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Threads of Curiosity: Experiencing God in Everyday Life
I believe I can hear God’s whisper in these Threads, and when I seek to follow them, I experience more and more of His presence… Hello!...
Debbie Laaser
Jun 19, 2020


Why Attachment Theory Matters in Sex Addiction and Betrayal Trauma Recovery
When couples begin the difficult work of healing from sex addiction, porn addiction, and betrayal trauma, they are often looking for answers to very practical questions. Why did this happen? Why does it hurt this much? Why do we keep reacting to each other the way we do? Why does healing feel so difficult, even when both people want things to change? These are honest questions, and they deserve more than surface-level answers. At Faithful & True, we have found that one of the
Faithful & True
May 8


Measuring Progress in Recovery: How Healthy Rituals Break the Cycle of Sex Addiction
Recovery from sex addiction is rarely measured by dramatic moments. More often, it is measured in small decisions, quiet acts of courage, and the daily choices that move someone away from secrecy and toward truth. For men struggling with sex addiction or porn addiction, and for couples trying to rebuild after betrayal trauma, progress can feel difficult to define. Many people ask the same question in the early stages of healing: How do I know if I’m actually getting better? T
Faithful & True
Apr 30


When Separation Heals: A Redemptive Path for Marriage Recovery After Betrayal
Few moments in a relationship are as destabilizing as the discovery of sex addiction or porn addiction . What once felt secure can suddenly feel unsafe. Trust is fractured. Emotions run high. And couples often find themselves caught in painful cycles of conflict, withdrawal, and confusion. In these moments, many couples ask a difficult question: Do we stay together, or do we separate? At Faithful & True, we often introduce a concept that challenges common assumptions—a redem
Faithful & True
Apr 23


Breaking the Cycle of Sex Addiction: Understanding Rituals, Fantasies, and True Recovery
For many men struggling with sex addiction or porn addiction—and for the women navigating the deep pain of betrayal trauma—one of the most confusing questions is this: “Why does this keep happening?” Even after moments of conviction, clarity, or commitment to change, the cycle often repeats itself. There is a pull back toward familiar patterns, leaving both partners feeling discouraged, disconnected, and at times, hopeless. But what if the cycle is not random? What if there i
Faithful & True
Apr 16


Powerless, Not Hopeless: How Surrender Leads to Real Change in Recovery
Few words create more resistance in recovery than the word powerless . For many men struggling with sex addiction or porn addiction—and for many women navigating the pain of betrayal trauma—the idea of powerlessness can feel discouraging, even defeating. It can sound like giving up. Like losing control. Like admitting failure. But what if powerlessness is not the end of the story? What if it is actually the beginning of healing? In the journey of recovery and marriage restora
Faithful & True
Apr 9


Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Sex Addiction, Shame, and the Path to Marriage Recovery
Few struggles feel as confusing, isolating, and painful as sex addiction and porn addiction . For men caught in the cycle, there is often a deep sense of shame, secrecy, and powerlessness. For women who have experienced betrayal trauma , the discovery can feel like the ground beneath them has collapsed—bringing waves of grief, anger, and disorientation. At Faithful & True, we often say that understanding the problem is one of the first steps toward healing. When we can name
Faithful & True
Apr 3


How to Talk About It After Discovery, Before Full Disclosure
In the first months, immediately after new information about unwanted sexual behavior or betrayal is discovered; late night marathon conversations, high anxiety, big emotions, questions that come one after another are the norm – and can be very exhausting and frightening for most couples. Often husbands start out with good intentions to answer questions as directly and forthrightly as possible but then begin to get either tired, scared, or feel like “its not working” or “it’s
Rebecca Deckers
Mar 26


What Do You Tell Others After the Discovery of Sex Addiction?
After discovering sex addiction or pornography addiction, couples often face both betrayal trauma and the question of what to share with others. Balancing the need for support with healthy boundaries can feel overwhelming. Choosing safe people and setting wise limits is a key step toward healing, marriage recovery, and posttraumatic growth.
Faithful & True
Mar 19


Curiosity: A Powerful Tool for Healing from Sex Addiction and Porn Addiction
For many people struggling with sex addiction, porn addiction, or other unwanted sexual behaviors , the recovery journey often begins with a simple but urgent desire: “Just make it stop.” The behaviors feel confusing, shameful, and destructive. They damage relationships, erode trust, and create deep emotional pain—not only for the person struggling with the behavior but also for partners who experience the devastating effects of betrayal trauma . Because of this pain, the nat
Faithful & True
Mar 12

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