Debra Laaser

This is a decent book to read if you discover that your husband has engaged in sexual sin. It is very much written to Christian women and it will probably be too much Christianity if you don't consider yourself a Christian. My copy is quite highlighted. The author has experienced this herself and counseled many women in the same position. Honestly, I'm not entirely certain that her husband is fully repentant, so I have some qualms about the book.

I prefer the book Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Sheri Keffer. Dr. Keffer has a doctorate in marriage and family therapy and her book is rooted very solidly in science, particularly neuroscience. She is a pioneer in sexual betrayal trauma therapy. If you only have money for 1 book, buy that one for sure.

I wish that I had bought these books much sooner, but better late than never!… (meer)

NCLA Review - This book is primarily aimed at women who have been sexually betrayed by their partners and wish to remain in their marriages. Debra Laaser has lived through this betrayal by her own husband—a pastoral counselor. She relates her story of betrayal as well as those of many other women. Each chapter has “Thinking it Over” questions to aid women in these circumstances to make wise and thoughtful decisions as well as helpful ideas on grieving, healing, forgiving, trusting, and getting help through appropriate support groups and counseling. Admittedly one can’t help but wonder what kind of help was given to the “other” women involved who were betrayed by her husband through his totally unethical behavior as a mental health professional. Rating: 3—AL… (meer)