Today Samuel tackles a complex but important topic in infidelity: enablement.
2 Part Series:
This week we have Part Two of Mona Shriver's guest post. We've heard nothing but wonderful reviews of last week's article on forgiveness, and this week Mona shares specifically on the need for grief in recovery. Grief can be perplexing, especially as it pertains to infidelity, but after reading Mona's article we hope you'll find that it is necessary, incredibly transformational, and provides a pathway to personal and marital...
Samuel shares insight into why the choice to blame is so enticing for unfaithful spouses.
Samuel share a pivotal point of healing for both himself and Samantha during one of the most difficult times in their recovery.
This week we hear from a wonderful friend and fellow survivor of infidelity. Mona Shriver and her husband, Gary, co-founded Hope and Healing Ministries, offering support to couples working through infidelity, in 1998 after their own experience with infidelity recovery. Gary and Mona authored the book, Unfaithful: Hope & Healing after Infidelity and Mona has authored additional articles online and in magazines.
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Samuel shares practical ways a spouse can work on their own recovery, even if they are unsure about the future of the marriage.
Samuel discusses the struggle of an unfaithful spouse who continues to go back and forth between their affair partner and their spouse.
Samuel discusses the need to prioritize your own healing in recovery.
Samuel answers one of the most common questions by betrayed spouses: "When is enough, enough?"
Samuel shares a common struggle couples have in recovery and understanding why spouses really cheat.
Samuel discusses the effect of going through the motions in recovery for both spouses.
Samuel addresses one of the chief myths of recovering from infidelity.
Last week while speaking to a group of past participants, I casually brought up the topic of relapse. Talk about sucking all the air out of the room. Even I was surprised by the reactivity. Threats flew around the room like bats coming out at sunset. "If you do it again I'm out of here," quipped one betrayed spouse. "Why did you have to go stirring things up?" asked an unfaithful spouse. "We were doing just fine until you brought that up." There was heavy breathing, cursing, and overall displeasure. In an instant, I went from saint to goat. But why does merely...
Samuel answers a viewers question regarding the unfaithful spouse and the direction of recovery.
Samuel shares pertinent information on what to do and not to do in the pit of infidelity.
This weekend, 20 couples from all over the country will attend our in-person, EMS Weekend Intensive. I'd like to invite you to watch to Laverne and Lishcia's encouraging story of their own EMS Weekend and what it did for them.
As you can imagine, the uncertainty surrounding these 20 couples and their future together is probably at an all-time high. Yet, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, they've decided to give it a shot and see if there is any future together. Some would call it a "Hail Mary." Others, may call it a "last ditch effort." Call it whatever you'd like, but the fact is, it's a chance at new life through expert help from those...
Samuel shares a few ways we sabotage our own healing.
Samuel discusses controlling tendencies in recovery for the unfaithful spouse.
Samuel answers a viewer's question about how to handle anniversaries in recovery both for the marriage and recovery.
Samuel discusses how to allow the pain to work in both the unfaithful and betrayed spouse's recovery.
When you’re trying to get your feet under you and cope with the pain of infidelity, there’s something powerful about hearing stories of those who’ve gone through what you’re going through. Some stories are worse. Some maybe aren’t as bad as yours. What’s also vital is hearing that they’ve made it through to the other side and can actually share with you what was, what is and what they believe will be. Here at Affairecovery.com we love and celebrate survival stories of all kinds. Today you’re in for a truly special one, filled with gracious vulnerability and raw courage.
I hope you’ll take just about 5...
Samuel shares insight on how the unfaithful spouse can help the betrayed spouse heal faster.
Samuel answers a question regarding how the betrayed spouse should respond when the unfaithful refuses to end their affair.
Samuel shares empowering responses for betrayed spouses who feel stuck in their situation.
Samuel answers a pivotal question for betrayed spouses and offers insight into the mind of the unfaithful spouse.
A man’s self-image is important. The world teaches us that men are supposed to be strong, courageous, wise, and unemotional.
I was a husband, a father, a provider. I was “tough”...
When the world hit me I hit back.
When I was in pain I rubbed dirt in the wound and got back on the field. I didn't have any need for emotions (except anger). I was in control. I was respected and wise.
Or at least I thought I was.
Then D-day hit. I cried for days. I lost 20 lbs in a month, threw up more times than I can remember. I was...
Today Samuel shares stories about having an inner circle around you to save you from you.
Samuel shares about the day Samantha informed him she wanted a separation and what it did for their recovery.
Samuel shares practical insight into what really goes on at the EMS Weekend. A post from: https://www.affairrecovery.com/our-blog
Samuel discusses the common struggles the unfaithful spouse has with during their affair.
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