by Chris | May 18, 2021 | Personal Testimonies
Much of my journey leading to recovery revolves around my dad. From a very early age, I remember being afraid of him. He traveled 80 percent of the time due to a high-pressure corporate job. And when he was around, my three older siblings would clamor and compete for...
by Chris | May 12, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools, The Blessed Mother
Growing up I felt like I was just going through the motions when it came to going to church. I just knew that we had to stand up, sit down, listen to a few songs, and repeat. However, I do remember getting excited about seeing others that I knew there (it was as if we...
by Chris | May 5, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools
Friends, after writing several articles for Catholic in Recovery, I decided to write an article on three books and a podcast that I have found useful during my recovery from pornography and masturbation. These books may help you as you overcome your addiction or, at...
by Chris | Apr 28, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Psychology & Therapy, Sex/Pornography
Not too long ago, I was sitting at the bar following a volleyball match, when I was awakened to a moment I needed to spend with my soul. As I found myself alone, left by my teammates who all had gone home, I was quietly attuned to the television, which was playing the...
by Chris | Apr 7, 2021 | Getting Sober, Help from the Saints, Mercy, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools
As someone who knows the terrible depths of addiction and fell away from the Church during my youth, today I am careful to remain as close as possible to Christ to maintain my recovery and live out my vocation as a sober Catholic wife and mother. Below are two...
