by Chris | Nov 26, 2020 | Addiction, General, Getting Sober, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools
From the military to sports to the spiritual life, routine is critical for success. However, maintaining a routine can seem boring, rigid, and stifling. I admittedly shared this view for several years. But for addicts who truly wish to be successful in their recovery,...
by Chris | Nov 10, 2020 | Relapse, Sex/Pornography
In attempting to overcome the struggle with pornography and masturbation, some men may begin having multiple sexual dreams a week, including “wet dreams.” In the case of wet dreams, those prone to having them may have also experienced them as boys, though perhaps...
by Chris | Nov 3, 2020 | Addiction, Expert Opinion, Fourth Step, Getting Sober, God, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools
Attachment, as we have seen in previous articles (Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four), is central to addiction, recovery, and spiritual growth. St. Ignatius of Loyola describes his Spiritual Exercises as “every way of preparing and disposing the soul to rid...
by Chris | Nov 1, 2020 | Personal Testimonies
When Chantal was in the 9th grade she had her first drink: her father’s peppermint schnapps. For her, it was the response to the turmoil brewing within her family, her father’s controlling and suffocating strictness and his drinking. She would move onto smoking when...
by Chris | Oct 27, 2020 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, The Twelve Steps
“Same dances in the same old shoes Some habits that you just can’t lose There’s no telling what a man might use After the thrill is gone” – The Eagles A few months ago, I was going back and forth in a text conversation with a friend from my home...