by Chris | Sep 1, 2021 | Family, Spiritual Tools
At some point quite a few years back, I set up a meeting with my pastor to talk about my life and, in particular, my use of pornography. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember that he gave me a book titled Unbound that I read and enjoyed. This...
by Chris | Aug 25, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Drugs, Family, Getting Sober, Ninth Step, Relapse
Step 9 – Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. The ninth step meant something quite different to me during my first attempt to work the steps. And as a result of my insane thinking and lack of...
by Chris | Aug 19, 2021 | Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony
A combination of faith and fear prevented me from drinking alcohol until my late 20s. I eventually started having wine and beer at family gatherings and dinner parties for one reason: I wanted to feel like I belonged. Within six months, my drinking had become a...
by Chris | Aug 18, 2021 | Family, Loved One of an Addict, Mercy, Psychology & Therapy, Therapy
My journey to recovery began with forgiving my dad. After he passed away in April 2020, I knew there was still bitterness and resentment in my heart toward him and I wanted to be free from it. The forgiveness process was painfully beautiful, and it showed me how safe...
by Chris | Aug 11, 2021 | Addiction, Getting Sober, Spiritual Tools, Tenth Step, The Twelve Steps
Step 10 – Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Step 10 is considered the maintenance step for good reason. It’s imperative to sustaining quality sobriety and drawing us to closer communion with God, ourselves, and...