by Chris | Oct 15, 2025 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Catholic Psychology, Expert Opinion, Loved One of an Addict, Psychology & Therapy, Spiritual Tools, Therapy
When I first stepped into Adult Child recovery a little over five years ago, I kept hearing about something called Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS). I was intrigued, but unsure. Could this “parts work” really be compatible with my Catholic faith? I wasn’t looking...
by Chris | Sep 17, 2025 | God, Help from the Saints, Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Sex/Pornography, The Blessed Mother
Ever since I can remember, there was always something about Mary that drew me in. I would never share this with any non-Catholic but the truth is I’ve only recently felt drawn to God the Father and Jesus. The Holy Spirit, despite being somewhat nebulous and...
by Chris | Sep 10, 2025 | 12-Step Meetings, Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Codependence, Getting Sober
I’m a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon, and Catholic in Recovery (CIR). As a Catholic, my recovery is inseparable from my faith, the sacraments, prayer, and the life of the Church. CIR has been a tremendous gift, allowing me to integrate the spiritual...
by Chris | Sep 3, 2025 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Family, Help from the Saints, Loved One of an Addict, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools
On my night table sits a small figurine of Saint Joseph sleeping. Over time, the figurine has become a symbol of safety for me. Each night before I go to sleep, I glance at it, pray, and let my heart rest. This is not how I used to feel about father figures. My...
