Right versus wrong…what’s the difference? How much should I fight for what’s right and oppose what’s wrong? If I’m working on recovery behavior, how do I focus on serenity and peace and yet still combat wrong as I see it? The topic of right versus wrong has been on my mind a lot lately, especially in […]
Discussion: 7 Helpful Tips for an Addict Who Travels
This discussion topic about an addict who travels is from one of our friends in recovery, Sam. Thanks to Sam for contributing to the group discussion and for the time he put into collecting his thoughts. If you’re interested in sharing a discussion topic, please reach out to me here. At least for me, traveling is one […]
Discussion: Sobriety vs. Recovery – Is there a difference?
Sobriety vs. Recovery…is there really a difference? I’ve thought this many times, and I’ve talked about it with a few friends in recovery from sexual addiction too. So the discussion is this: What is the difference between recovery and sobriety? Or is there a difference? I think the question is one that needs to be […]
Discussion: When Do I Work the Next Step?
This discussion topic about working the steps is from one of our friends in recovery, Jared. Thanks to Jared for contributing to the group discussion and for the time he put into collecting his thoughts about recovery. If you’re interested in sharing a discussion topic, please reach out to me here. How do I know when I’m ready […]
Discussion: What Does “Wisdom to Know the Difference” Actually Look Like?
This discussion topic about serenity is from one of our friends in recovery, JR. Thanks to JR for contributing to the group discussion and for the time he put into collecting his thoughts about recovery. If you’re interested in sharing a discussion topic, please reach out to me here. Have you ever asked yourself, “So, what ARE […]
Discussion: How Can I Make Staying Sober Possible?
I was given the following quote by a friend of mine in recovery who has over 25 years sober. Although some may disagree with him about his strategies for recovery and sponsorship, it’s hard to argue with success and surrender of that magnitude. He’s found ways to make staying sober possible for himself and for hundreds […]
Discussion: Which Comes First – Right Attitudes or Right Actions?
This discussion topic about right attitudes or right actions is from one of our friends in recovery, Sean. Thanks to Sean for contributing to the group discussion and for the time he put into collecting his thoughts about recovery. If you’re interested in sharing a discussion topic, please reach out to me here. A couple […]
Discussion: What Does Surrender Really Mean in Addiction Recovery?
I’m sure we’ve all heard of the concept of surrender as we’re going to meetings and trying to work the steps of recovery from addiction. But have you ever had the question – “What does surrender really mean?” Or “How do I practice surrender on a day to day, moment to moment basis?” I know these questions have […]
Discussion: When Does Addiction Recovery Work End?
I recently finished a book titled “The 7-Day Christian” by Brad Wilcox. Although the overall topic of the book is not about sexual addiction recovery, many of his points resonated with me. From surrender, to gratitude, to living a “new normal,” I really felt like the book was speaking to me. One quote that really […]
Discussion: What Does Quality Sponsorship Really Look Like?
Sponsorship in addiction – what does that really mean and how does it work? The discussion topic today is targeted more towards sponsors, but my hope is that it can also help sponsees or those that don’t have a sponsor yet. This “must” from The Big Book about sponsorship and recovery is something to consider: […]
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