Dr. Rob and Tami answer a question from a betrayed spouse in her 50s. She has been a stay-at-home mother for 23 years and is having a tough time reconciling the ending of the relationship with her violent addict. Is the relationship really over despite a temporary restraining order? Can this be salvaged? Dr. Rob and Tami weigh in their thoughts during this horrible time.

TAKEAWAYS:

[:25] How do I apologize to my children for being a bad parent?

[2:45] How do you define recovery?

[8:35] Does sex addiction affect your memory? I swear I can’t remember certain things.

[15:30] The label ‘addict’ was incredibly freeing for Tami because for the first time, it meant that there was hope.

[17:05] Should I completely give up hope on my addict? Is it time to separate?

[19:45] If you can’t do it for you, please leave your addict for the safety of your children.

[22:00] Please continue to Keep your home peaceful!

RESOURCES:

Seekingintegrity.com

Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com

Sexandrelationshiphealing.com

Intherooms.com

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