I’m SO glad you’re here!
A hearty welcome to all my readers! I am SO glad you’ve stopped by Choosing Life, Finding Freedom today! It’s been a little over a year since I first started this blog, and I guess I’m waxing a little nostalgic. Some of you have been with me since the beginning, many others only weeks or…
The Antidote for Condemnation
Condemnation. It’s ugly. The dictionary defines it as “the expression of very strong disapproval; censure, harsh criticism, vilification.” Even the definition sounds nasty. We fear condemnation from others, and yet, so often, we so willingly condemn ourselves. We look at our mistakes and failures and see no hope. We become our own judge and jury.…
Wives ask . . . Shouldn’t he tell me EVERYTHING?
Today’s post is an excerpt from our book for the wives of sex addicts. Q. There’s a part of me that is desperate to hear all the details about what my husband has done in his sexual addiction. As his wife, don’t I have the right to know what he’s been doing? A. Although it…
The Danger of Over-Spiritualization in Recovery
We’ve all seen timid little children hiding behind their mom or dad. They peek out from time to time, but the minute they realize they’ve been seen, they pull back into their place of protection. They don’t have to deal with the big scary world with their parental shield in place. Often we, as adults,…
Better or Worse? Are You Measuring Up?
At some point, nearly all of us have attempted to find the best deal on a new computer. I, for one, have always found it to be a frustrating endeavor. It’s nearly impossible to compare one to another, because no two are exactly alike. Even the same model in different stores will have slightly different…