by Chris | Sep 13, 2023 | Family, Loved One of an Addict, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Sex/Pornography
I remember being at a Catholic spirituality conference the summer before I got married. The conference included a time of Eucharistic adoration, and so in the silence of that space, I did what any faithful Catholic fiancée would do and opened up to God about my fears....
by Chris | Sep 6, 2023 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Loved One of an Addict
Growing up amidst the turbulence of alcoholism and dysfunction, my instinctive urge for control was born from a longing for stability. As I navigate this journey of healing, I am discovering that true liberation springs not only from acceptance but from surrendering...
by Chris | Aug 30, 2023 | Compulsive Eating Behaviors, Help from the Saints, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven
Before entering recovery for my eating disorder, hunger was the enemy. I chased after diets that promised, “You’ll never feel hungry!” When those diets didn’t work, I did all I could to avoid ever feeling that grumble and its accompanying pangs. The times I would feel...
by Chris | Aug 23, 2023 | General, Spiritual Tools
Addiction is a complex disease that can be difficult to overcome, and there are many different factors that contribute to it. However, there is one common thread among people who recover from addiction: they learn to let go of their addiction, unhealthy attachment,...
by Chris | Aug 16, 2023 | Compulsive Eating Behaviors
Mosquitoes love me. I have been bitten while drenched in commercial bug repellent. I have been devoured just visiting my backyard for less than three minutes. I have even been bitten through two layers of clothing, one of which was denim—while drenched in commercial...
