Gaining Even More
Recovery sometimes seems so repetitive. It often feels like we are just rehashing the same old things over and over again. We yearn for something new and fresh. If you went through and read every post of this blog, you would definitely find a number of recurring themes. Among them are: “Sexual addiction is not…
The Secret to Success
It’s so easy to get discouraged in this battle for freedom. We try every trick and technique that we’ve learned, and yet we still fail miserably at times. It can feel pretty hopeless. We hear of others who have gained a measure of victory and we immediately begin to wonder what’s wrong with US. Are…
The One BIG Secret to Living a Victorious Life
Oh, to live the “victorious life” . . . to be on top of things . . .to feel like we are “winning” at the game of life. Doesn’t that sound grand? But most of the people I talk to aren’t quite feeling that. They’re discouraged. They’re feeling a little lost. Some even admit to…
I Screwed Up. What Now?
Periodic slips and failures are not unusual, especially in early recovery. If you find yourself in that place, remember the 4 “R’s” of dealing with a relapse: RESIST wasting your time and energy telling yourself you’re a loser or a hopeless sinner. It’s not productive. On the other hand, don’t try to convince yourself that…
Finding the Way
Addiction recovery (or life, for that matter) is full of fine lines. A little too much of a good thing can be harmful. We wrestle with how much is OK. Where is that line, anyway? Have we already crossed it without even realizing it? One of the most challenging balancing acts in recovery relates to…
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