Do What Your Sponsor Says: Unless You Commit, There Will Be No Change. - a podcast by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst

from 2020-09-17T04:00

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Rob and Tami discuss the differences between an exhibitionist vs. a sex offender. They also share free ways to get mental health resources and how to get treatment for your addiction when you don’t have the financial means to do so. Do not give up hope! There are a lot of places like Rob and Tami’s facility that help addicts for little to no cost. All these questions answered and more on this week’s episode!

TAKEAWAYS:

[0:30] Am I an exhibitionist or a sex offender?

[3:35] Why is there such denial about sex addiction in gay communities?

[6:25] Are some of us too damaged from childhood to ever have a healthy relationship again?

[12:35] My husband is a porn addict and a crossdresser. Can he get help for crossdressing?

[14:20] Can a couple heal from long-term infidelity without professional help?

[18:05] Should I do a polygraph on my partner?

[20:15] What qualifies as sex addiction?

[21:15] Is my boyfriend bi-polar?

[24:05] My addict has a lack of commitment to his recovery. Should I leave?

[25:45] My addict is very slow when it comes to re-engaging sexual intimacy. What do I do?

[27:30] My sponsor is asking me to not interact with women. Is this normal?