A Non-Offending Partner Speaks Out
We all have an opinion about people who commit online sex offences. This non-offending partner tells us that her husband is redeemable.
We all have an opinion about people who commit online sex offences. This non-offending partner tells us that her husband is redeemable.
An ex online offender tells his powerful story. Society’s refusal to accept his rehabilitation has not only impacted upon him, but his children too.
We aren’t bad, nor irredeemable….
Sex addicts come from all walks of life, young and old, gay or straight, bisexual or transgender. We come from all ethnic and religious backgrounds…I also found that because of the sensitive nature of sexual addiction and society’s views on it, I was relieved that the meetings I went to were ‘closed’ to only those wishing to stop addictive sexual behaviour. It felt safe knowing that the practice of anonymity and confidentiality is so respected, it made the meeting a safe place for me. I only need to use my first name and anything I say in the meeting is treated as confidential and we’re encouraged not to discuss things outside with non-members.
‘The Knock’ website is creating a brand new course called “Restore Me”. The course is aimed at non-offending family members with the goal to restore their sense of peace. The course will be made available online to those impacted by ‘The Knock’. Participants must register to receive their log in details. The modular format will lead the participant through the Maze of ‘The Knock’ in bitesize and easy to digest format.
You can’t tell anyone you’re in the
maze. Your phone might even have been taken away, your children’s phones might also have been taken away. You must continue to take care of yourself and your children, but please don’t ask for help because there isn’t any. You can’t complain about being in the
maze, nor about there being no help because you must pretend to be ok.
This story of hope testimony is from a non-offending partner of someone who was arrested for online child sexual offences. It focuses on the future and how people can move from surviving to thriving.
Book Review: Crossing the Line by Michael Sheath
Online Sexual Offences.
Crossing the Line is a series of connected monologues about the sexual abuse of children and the ripple effect of secondary victims.
This is where we share our stories of hope. They are written by the strong and resilient non-offending partners of the online sexual offender. Each account will be very different but equally traumatic. However, the thread of hope that shines through is an amazing testament to the human condition of love.
Vigilante stings threaten the Fundamental Human Rights of those targeted (and their families, including children).
Online sex offence stories. From the other side. Gritty and hopeful – stories from real people who are helping rehabilitate family members who’ve committed online sex offences.