Forever a Sex Addict? (revised)
There is a common belief that “once an addict, always an addict.” The consensus is that, although you may be able to learn to manage an addiction, it will always be there waiting for an opportunity. It will require a constant battle to stay away from those old behaviors—just one slip and you’ll be off…
Staying Safe
The Limbic System is the part of our brain that we call the “survival brain.” It is in charge of all our automatic responses . . . like breathing and blinking. It is also responsible for keeping us safe and is constantly looking for anything that it believes could be a danger to us either…
“Normies”
When I first met my husband, he often spoke of his disdain for “normies.” In his mind, anyone who wasn’t in recovery from something was a “normy”. He believed that they were “normal” but he, because of his chronic battle with addiction, was not. He didn’t trust normies. He was convinced that they wouldn’t, or…
Home again!
After spending nearly two weeks on vacation—most of it in sunny California—it’s good to be back home again. We had a wonderful time with some good friends. We saw a lot, we ate a lot, we slept in a few mornings—all the things people normally do on vacation. It was a nice break from the…
The Fear that Frees
Everyone struggling with the tightening grip of addiction quickly becomes familiar with addiction’s constant companion and best friend FEAR. Whether you’re aware of it or not, fear is a thread that is woven through every facet of ALL addictions. Even though many of us don’t outwardly “do” fear, almost all compulsive behavior is simply a…
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