by Chris | Feb 1, 2021 | Personal Testimonies
Like many who struggle with eating disorders of some kind, Sister Margaret can trace the start of her unhealthy relationship with food to being sexually abused at the age of three. “In OA (Overeaters Anonymous) meetings, I hear the same story about sexual abuse. A...
by Chris | Jan 27, 2021 | 12-Step Sponsorship, Getting Sober, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Sex/Pornography, Sponsorship/Mentorship
As the new year continues many addicts are searching for an accountability partner. This is necessary for those new to recovery as they take responsibility for their lives and begin (or continue) on the path of recovery. One of my mentors, Les Brown, would say,...
by Chris | Jan 13, 2021 | Family, God, Help from the Saints, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, The Blessed Mother
The disease of alcoholism and addiction is often referred to as the family disease. This is because if someone who suffers from addiction looks hard enough they can often find others in their own family who suffer. For us in recovery, when we take a moment to look...
by Chris | Jan 1, 2021 | Personal Testimonies
Eight years ago, Julie discovered her son was using drugs. This discovery spurred tremendous grief and suffering, leaving her and her husband feeling helpless and unable to help him recover and find healing. “I literally had no plan of action for helping him, or me,...
by Chris | Dec 22, 2020 | Addiction, Compulsive Eating Behaviors, General, Getting Sober, Pornography & Sexual Addiction
With proper preparation, winter is a time to get cozy and a time to indulge in all sorts of things: comfort food, delicious treats, and open fires. Winter can also offer us more time. We can develop new skills, sharpen old ones, and prepare for the following year. But...
