Thursday, June 20th, 2019
Shame as the Underlying Issue
Shame is like quicksand. It sucks us in and tries to kill us. Nearly all sex addicts are shame-based to one degree or another. As such, we tend to...
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Tag Archives: self-identity
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019Stop Saying “I Can’t”
Challenges test our courage and our ability to change. In both our lives and our recovery, it is counterproductive to look at something daunting and say, “No way, I’ll...Read More -
Thursday, June 13th, 2019Shame: The Wisdom of Sirius Black
Shame thrives in darkness, but withers in sunlight. In Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix, Harry fears the darkness within himself. When he shares this with his godfather,...Read More -
Sunday, March 17th, 2019Understanding Sexual Sobriety
In recovery, the road narrows, but the horizon widens. In sexual recovery, the definition of and boundaries for sexual sobriety are determined based on each addict’s unique history and...Read More -
Monday, November 26th, 2018Creating Healthy Body Image
David Fawcett PhD, LCSW Body image concerns, those distortions in how we see our own bodies, are widespread in modern society. For many years, women experienced the bulk of...Read More -
Sunday, October 14th, 2018The Gifts of Recovery
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. As we heal from sexual addiction, honesty, integrity, self-knowledge, and a desire to...Read More