by Chris | Nov 23, 2021 | Big Book of AA, First Step, Getting Sober, Therapy, Third Step
One of the more memorable characteristics of the therapists I had when I was a client at The Ranch was his uncanny ability to tell you exactly what you needed to hear. Many of the men who were in the Sexual Recovery Program (SRP) were there because they realized they...
by Chris | Nov 17, 2021 | Family, Loved One of an Addict, Psychology & Therapy, Therapy
This past summer, I’ve been able to return home for weddings on three separate occasions. And my parents came out to visit me after one of the weddings, too. So, despite being a few states away, I’ve gotten to see my parents quite a bit this past summer. One of my...
by Chris | Oct 27, 2021 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Family, Loved One of an Addict, Therapy
I’ve learned through ACA (Adult Children of an Alcoholic) recovery that growing up in a dysfunctional home actually gave me a form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, thanks to recent research into this phenomenon there are many resources available to...
by Chris | Oct 20, 2021 | First Step, Getting Sober, Mercy, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments
Step Five: “Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” My journey into a lasting and more abundant sober life coincided with my diving deeper into my Catholic faith. I had been in, out of, and around AA for 14 years. But...
by Chris | Oct 13, 2021 | God, Second Step, The Twelve Steps, Third Step
I remember my first run through a recovery program. I did not start with SA (Sexaholics Anonymous) but with a program called Celebrate Recovery (CR), which is a Bible-based 12-step program. Most attendees were non-denominational Christians, those seeking recovery from...