I Have a Restraining Order. Is There Any Hope He’ll Ever Stop Using?
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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: [email protected] Sexandrelationshiphealing.com Intherooms.com Out of the Doghouse: A Step-by-Step Relationship-Saving Guide for Men Caught Cheating, by Robert Weiss Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency, by Robert Weiss Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction, by Robert Weiss Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, by Robert Weiss  
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