In recovery, we try to speak from our own experience. We have seen enough chaos and tried enough theories to know that our own strength, hope, and experience is really the only concrete thing we have to offer. Today’s topic is one that is near and dear to my heart, because it has affected deeply…
We recently had our first-ever SA Lifeline Mother’s topic study meeting. I was very happy to see this group get started. As a mother of two sons whose lives have been seriously affected by pornography use, I know the fear, pain, regret, and loss that come with that sorrowful experience. They are now young adults…
At SA Lifeline, we have learned from our own experience the gifts of working the 12 Steps. We can see from our own stories the difference between the chaos of our lives before recovery, and the peace we feel as we work at putting God at our center through our 12 Step Work and Surrender.…
Why do you think that it takes an addict to help an addict? Or do you? Can a parent help a son who struggles with pornography addiction? Can an ecclesiastical leader share with the addict a “plan of attack” that will get them clean and sober? What about the spouse of an addict – can…
This week we received the following question from a friend in recovery: Has anyone else ever struggled with their faith? It seems like this is why I can’t get past step 2…How do I surrender when I don’t know if I trust God? Has anyone else felt this and if yes, what helped you? I’ve…
Last week we talked about seven of the most common denial statements an addict uses to justify, rationalize, minimize or hide his sexual addiction. The first seven we talked about were: 1. Comparing 2. Manipulating 3. Blaming 4. Minimizing 5. Rationalizing 6. Hopelessness 7. False Compliance Thanks for the comments and stories that related to these…
Denial. What does that have to do with sexual addiction? When you think about denial statements, what comes to mind? One important part of the recovery journey is working with a qualified therapist – someone who has been trained in dealing with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. The following denial statements were compiled by Utah…