Kylene's Story: Healing from Cybersex Betrayal and Rebuilding Trust
Episode Overview
Kylene's journey of discovering her husband's decade-long cybersex addiction Challenges and discomfort in addressing the addiction and seeking therapy The importance of setting boundaries and facing the realities of sexual betrayal trauma Insights into sex addiction recovery and rebuilding trust and intimacy Kylene's faith-based approach to sexual betrayal recovery and offering hope and inspiration
I always say that it starts out as a choice and turns into an addiction. When I looked at the bank accounts, one of the things that was helpful was really seeing very clearly the addict pattern of the binge purge cycle. I really cannot put words to the feeling that you have when you look into your bank accounts and see how much money was spent on sexual gratification with other women. Within those two years, it was $100,000.
Imagine thinking you have the perfect marriage, only to find out your partner has been hiding a decade-long cybersex addiction. That’s exactly what happened to Kylene Terhune. After eight years of what seemed like a happy marriage, Kylene's world was turned upside down when she discovered her husband's secret life, costing them $50,000 a year. The shock and betrayal led to panic attacks and a deep sense of loss. She felt like she no longer knew the man she married.
But instead of walking away, Kylene chose a path of recovery and healing for both herself and her husband. Through countless difficult conversations, therapy sessions, and even polygraph tests, they started to rebuild their marriage. This episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast' dives into the raw and emotional journey of facing sexual betrayal trauma. Kylene shares how setting boundaries and maintaining honesty have been crucial in their ongoing recovery process.
Her faith-based approach offers a unique perspective on dealing with such deep wounds. If you're navigating similar waters or supporting someone who is, Kylene's story is a beacon of hope, showing that with hard work and honesty, it is possible to rebuild trust and intimacy.