HostTara McCausland and guest expert Dr. Barbara Steffens define what betrayal trauma is, what it looks like and how to approach healing and recovery. Barbara shares advice for betrayed partners, therapists and faith leaders. The importance of having a community for healing is discussed.Dr. Barbara Steffens specializes in helping women recover from sexual, relational betrayal…
Justin B. speaks with Steven Croshaw, co-founder of S.A. Lifeline Foundation, about his experiences with sexual addiction and recovery. Steven shares about the depths of living a double life in sexual addiction. He also shares his perspective on the trauma his behavior caused his wife and others. We explore the progression of sexual addiction. We…
Tara speaks with Roy Kim, a former pastor and certified sex addiction therapist. Having had experience as both a sex addict and a betrayed partner, Roy has a unique perspective on the challenges for both parties. He describes what sexual addiction is, how it can start and the steps needed to begin recovery. Roy also…
UPDATED: 6.17.20 This post was provided by one of our SAL members. It has been updated recently. We look forward to discussion on the topic of helping those who are new to sobriety and recovery. Thanks for your feedback and experience. This question has come up a lot lately: “How do you help someone who’s…
The Coronavirus quarantine has been a world-wide challenge. We are all facing increased uncertainty, boredom, and stress. We may be navigating more screen time, and are likely experiencing more frequent inter-personal conflicts as we spend more time than usual in small spaces with our families. The obstacles inherent to our current circumstances can be a…
Hafiz is one of my all-time favorite humans. As the blanket of fear and crisis has settled over the globe, I have been thinking of this Hafiz poem. As you read, know that Hafiz uses the terms Love, the Beloved, and God to refer to the Higher Power of His Understanding. That’s one of the…
Even before coming to SAL 12-Step, I have always loved the serenity prayer. My father was raised Catholic and quoted it often. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. In early recovery, these words were a…
Several weeks ago at our S.A.Lifeline Staff meeting, Rhyll Croshaw gave the spiritual thought. Her thought? Slow Down. She actually referenced a concert given by Sissel in late summer 2019, a song of the same name. It had made quite an impact on her and she wanted to share it with our SAL community. When…
Donald L. Hilton Jr., MD author of “He Restoreth my Soul” speaks to a wide audience on the impacts of Pornography on the Brain. Dr. Hilton is a leading neurosurgeon, and uses his practical knowledge to explain why Pornography is so addicting. This video has been published by SA Lifeline Foundation.
Welcome to the New Year! After the rush of the holiday season, I am enjoying a breath or two of quiet reflection time. My kids are back in school, the Christmas clutter has been cleared, and I am feeling an overall re-set energy in life. Certainly, the New Year is an apt time for reflection…