Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
Guilt vs. Shame
Shame, the inherent belief that we are flawed and unworthy, is a soul-eating emotion. Guilt is the feeling that we’ve done something bad that goes against our values and...
Tag Archives: shame
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2022Combatting Shame
With sex and porn addiction, shame is the master emotion. A considerable amount of research makes it clear that not talking about feelings of shame is usually more damaging... -
Tuesday, December 20th, 2022Betrayed Partners: Tips for Staying Sane Despite the Holidays
Scott Brassart If you’re like me, when you hear the word holidays you picture a Norman Rockwell inspired scene of family—mom, dad, one boy, one girl, one cat, one... -
Friday, December 9th, 2022Stop Listening to the Noise in Your Head
Shame loses its power when shared with another loving person. As sex and porn addicts, we can almost universally identify when other addicts talk about the ‘shitty committee’ that... -
Sunday, November 27th, 2022Shame: 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 with himself. When he shares this with his godfather,... -
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022How Shame Impacts Us
David Fawcett PhD, LCSW There are many possible sources of shame, including secrets in one’s family of origin, abuse of various forms, body shame, mental health problems, work, financial... -
Thursday, October 27th, 2022Combatting Shame
Shame is an antisocial emotion. Talking about shame is the social solution. As active sex and porn addicts, we spent our days trying very hard to not feel our... -
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
For Partners of Addicts: Reducing Shame/Building Resiliency, Practical Tools for Recovery
This is a co-ed group for partners of addicts. If you have or are working on recovery, join the Reducing Shame/Building Resiliency, Practical Tools for Recovery Drop-In Support Group... -
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022Overcoming the Shame of Porn Addiction
A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life. Porn addicts are often reluctant to seek help....