I’m pretty stressed right now. Trying to get things done for Utah DEP and coordinate with Devin. Working with him has been a bit stressful: he doesn’t seem to have a ton of motivation to get things done. I realize that his job takes precedence, it’s just difficult. I feel like the solution I really […]
The Miracle of Being Able to Recognize Feelings
I didn’t make the time to study or write yesterday but things have been miraculous. Night before last, my parents got here to surprise Caleb for his birthday. Both Beck and I were a bit nervous about them coming: I don’t really know how to cope with the feelings that come when they are around, […]
How to Educate My Parents About Addiction Recovery
Today has been a good day so far. I am, unfortunately, doing my work now at 12:00 p.m., but better late than never. As I mentioned the other day about my talk with Becky, working on the relationship with my parents is crucial; I agree with this. I’ve learned that negative emotions are the core […]
How to Deal with Feeling a Disconnect with My Wife
Both yesterday and today, I’ve really felt a disconnect with Becky. I’m not 100% sure what is going wrong. But I wanted to write and study today to find answers on how I can best deal with the situation. The first thing that comes to mind is that I must first connect with God. It […]
Believe in God – Am I Doing This?
I only have a little time before I have a call, but I want to study Mosiah 4:9-12. It was a scripture passage we read the other night together and it came up again yesterday in the LDS ARP group when studying Humility and Step 7. 9 Believe in aGod; believe that he is, and that […]
Feelings of Fear, Frustration, Hopelessness and Stress
I had a good morning of study, writing and sharing. I really felt like what I discovered and wrote was insightful and came from the heart. I shared this journal entry with Becky and from when I saw her at mid-day to now, I can tell something is off. I asked her about it and […]
Social Media – The Doorway to Lust Addiction
As I was reading over one of my sponsee’s work this morning, this question stuck out to me: Will you use step 12 to show your gratitude to your Heavenly Father for the Gift of Sobriety and to continue to “fine-tune” your spirituality each day, one day at a time? Please share your feelings about […]
What Have I Been Learning in Recovery from Addiction?
If I were to write a book about sexual addiction recovery, or a list of essays regarding how to break the chains of addiction, or a “How To” guide for new sponsees, what would I include? As I’ve been reading the eBook “Marbles and Battleships” – this is what I’m going to call it right […]
What Can I Do About My Negative Emotions When I’m Around My Family?
I’m glad to be home. It was a good Thanksgiving weekend, but a bit emotionally draining. I’m not even sure what it is for sure – but it’s really hard to be around my parents and live in recovery. As I’ve studied and read about the Addiction Recovery Relationship, I’d say the hardest part about […]
Dealing with Negative Emotions Triggered by My Parents
I had every good intention to wake up earlier this morning (6:15 a.m.), but didn’t end up getting out of bed until 7:00. I guess it’s better than 8:00. Mom and Dad left early this morning to get back to Idaho. It was hard having them here, and I want to make a list of […]
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