I came across this interview on ESPN’s SportsCenter with writer Benoit Denizet-Lewis regarding Tiger Wood’s rehab stay–what it’s like in rehab for sexual addiction? A brief disclaimer:this interview speculates that Tiger Woods is in a particular clinic, and this should not be considered an endorsement of any kind. And I do want us to respect Tiger’s privacy.
For those of you who may unfamiliar with the process, I did think it was informative and sheds light on the process of “getting real” with it that an addict with a life dominating behavior goes through. Denizet-Lewis is himself a recovering sex addict.
If you’re a Christian struggling with sexual addiction, pornography or any besetting sexual sin, getting help from someone with the same values and worldview is critical. For information on counseling resources, check my husband’s site.
But for now, please tell me what you think about this interview. Do you agree with some of the opinions expressed? Why or why not?
Three years ago, Gayle Haggard learned of her husband Ted’s secret liaisons and drug use. This week she explained why she stayed with him during an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. Her book, Why I Stayed: The Choices I Made in My Darkest Hour was released this week.
Gayle received a warmer welcome from Oprah than she did the last time she and Ted appeared in January of 2009. At that time, the documentary The Trials of Ted Haggard was debuting on HBO, and with the scandal still fresh, Oprah approached the interview with visible cynicism. But to her credit, Oprah this time admitted to an epiphany on the way to the interview – she decided that she would not judge, but seek to understand.
Women of Faith, Not Doormats She did, though, qualify her epiphany a little by saying she thought she and Mrs. Haggard came from different cultures, adding: [click to continue…]
You just found out your husband’s having an affair. What now?”
1. Make sure he knows that you know, and that you’re requiring him to take immediate action to terminate the relationship with the other party, and to work with you on repairing the damage that’s been done to your marriage. Don’t accept a simple, “Sorry, it won’t [...]
I am very excited to announce a new series of WifeBoat Online Support Groups starting this month on January 19th and 21st. The groups are designed in response to many women who are struggling in marriages impacted by their husband’s sexual sin and who feel the need for ongoing support.
Throughout 2009 I have had the privilege of meeting and interacting with so many of you wonderful ladies through this blog and the online support groups. Each comment, each coversation has meant so much to me.
