Steps Along My Shore: My Personal Tale & Tips When Discovering You're Married to a Sex Addict
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1517483409 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 142 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Personal, firsthand experience turned into a very helpful guide There are a lot of self help books for sex addicts, but what about the spouses, who have to suffer through this every bit as much as the addict does? That's where Steps Along My Shore comes in. What I love about this book is that it gives great advice, and it does so in a way that's not condescending. It's fairly lighthearted without making a whole joke of the thing, and it's written from the perspective of someone who has been and still is in that very same position, who has made plenty of mistakes along the way and wants you to learn from . "A good read and helpful for both addicts and partners of." according to Emily Weisman. Anyone who has any inkling they are on this journey should read this. Partners of people on this journey should have this as required reading. And most of all, those with issues should seek out effective treatment. This book mentions one that should be shouted from the treetops: Candeo.. " Very nicely done! I work with both sex addicts and their spouses, and this book is quickly becoming a go to tool for both. I knew right out of the gate that this book would be helpful for spouses, and it clearly will be, but I see that my sex addict/porn addict clients can gain significant insight into how their spouses/partners are feeling, and into the relational trauma they've created through their unwanted sexual behaviors. I am recommending this as a "must read" for them. It will allow an exercise in empathy work that will hopefully add new strength and
In this book, she shares her many mistakes so you can avoid making them. She offers a voice of much needed hope and optimism when things can be so painful and chaotic for the injured partner. Elsie Amata shares her personal account of how she healed from the Relational Trauma caused by discovering her husband’s sex addiction. She tells her tale with a bit of humor but her experiences are painstakingly serious. She provides many valuable tips that helped her navigate through the trauma and helpful ways she improved her wellbeing and own empowerment.