Staying Strong Through the Holidays
With Christmas only weeks away, it’s time for our annual “take care of yourself” reminder (it first appeared in 2010). In all the busyness of the season, it’s easy to forget our priorities, which can put our recovery in jeopardy. Paying attention to a few simple things can help assure that a return to old…
Have you ever had one of THOSE weeks?
Well, the past week has definitely been one of THOSE weeks for us. Whatever could go wrong DID. Even the things we expected would be a little tough were FAR more challenging than we ever expected. The story is long and grueling with more twists than a tornado . . . so I will spare…
Maybe Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine!
There is increasing evidence that there’s a strong correlation between addiction and stress. Many addictions actually develop as an unconscious attempt to alleviate the chronic stress in a person’s life. Although addictive behaviors may provide a very brief relief from feeling stressed, they do nothing to get rid of the underlying anxiety or its cause.…
Is it Love or is it Lust?
In this sexually-saturated society, it is becoming increasingly difficult to spot healthy sexuality and genuine love. It is being virtually eclipsed by a new type of sexuality—one that has little to do with loving and everything to do with lusting and being lusted after. It’s not enough to just be pretty anymore. The popular girls…
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Earlier this year we published a book about my husband Bruce’s struggle with sexual addiction and his victorious recovery journey. The book has been described as “insightful, heartbreaking and hopeful!” Its powerful vignetttes and easy-to-understand professional commentary will bring hope and understanding to both strugglers and those who seek to walk beside them. FREE BOOK: …

