Dr. Rob and Tami talk about whether it makes sense for an addict to be put on a harm reduction treatment for sex addiction. A listener writes in wondering if he should completely stop or if reducing the impact and damage through harm reduction is a good starting point. Dr. Rob sets the record straight on what he thinks about harm reduction and honesty.

TAKEAWAYS:

[:45] My partner admitted he's a liar and a cheater, but will not admit he's an addict. He doesn't "relate" to it. Will he ever be sober?

[5:20] How can someone not be co-dependent if they have no sense of self?

[12:30] I'm not ready to tell my family about his addiction, but I also feel like I'm hiding a big part of myself from them. How do I manage both worlds?

[15:50] How do I let go of old PTSD? I keep retraumatizing myself.

[20:05] My husband says all the right things but there's no real empathy.

[25:20] I have been sober for a year, but I still use harm reduction techniques. Does this still count as sober?

RESOURCES:

Seekingintegrity.com

Email Tami: [email protected]

Sexandrelationshiphealing.com

Intherooms.com

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