Tiger Woods gave his first interview today, since his sex affairs scandal broke out.
When asked how he felt about becoming, from one of the greatest golfers in the world, to “a punchline,” he answered:
“It was hurtful, but then again, I did it. I’m the one who did those things…looking back on it now, with a clear head -I get it. I can understand when people say those things…it was disgusting behavior. ”
In the article, “Is Sex Addiction an Excuse?” from the New York Times, Dr. Joe Kort, certified sexual addiction therapist and doctor, answers to this common misconception:
“Calling sex addiction an excuse is a common reaction. My response to that is that it isn’t an excuse if it helps someone get help. These men deserve proper help, and to say they are using it as an excuse just further shames them from getting treatment. Yes, there are some men and women who will use sex addiction as an excuse. However, those same individuals will not get help, nor will they stay in treatment or recovery very long. Spouses and families deserve appropriate therapy for someone, like Tiger, who jeopardizes their integrity with their sexual behavior…” (continue to article)
