In the Light: Healing sexual intimacy after porn, sexual addiction, and betrayal

(Pssst, Hi Girls!  Here is part two of a two-part series on what it has looked like to heal the broken pieces of sexuality in my marriage.  I'm so grateful to MOPs for allowing me to be the voice for many women struggling with their husband's betrayal.)

I recently shared about what the sexual intimacy healing process has looked like for my husband, Jason, and I in a marriage marked by betrayal (through porn and infidelity).It has been one of the areas of our marriage that has taken its slow and precious time to heal. There are times when I feel we have arrived – and other times when I feel we are oh so far away. Overall, we have gained a lot of ground. My desire is to give you a better look into what sexual intimacy looks like 12 years after betrayal. And it’s not just my husband’s betrayal that has made sexual intimacy complicated. I brought in distorted views of my body which culminated in an eating disorder (anorexia) through high school and college.Needless to say, this ever-so-important part of our relationship hasn’t been easy. Early on in our recovery, the safest way for me to engage sexually was in the dark. But, thankfully, it has evolved over time.Here is a glimpse into what sexual intimacy looks like for me (and let me just tell you, I feel SO vulnerable sharing these tidbits).

{Head over to the MOPs blog, where this post was initially published, to continue reading.}

And don't forget to come back here and leave a comment.Feeling oh-so-naked,Shelley