by Chris | Dec 21, 2020 | Psychology & Therapy, Therapy
In some of my previous articles, I may have mentioned my diagnosis with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) but I haven’t really written about it at great length. Nor have I articulated it in reference to my recovery journey. I’m convinced both in my experience of...
by Chris | Dec 15, 2020 | Addiction, Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Big Book of AA, Getting Sober, Ninth Step
We learn to live sober through the Twelve Steps. In doing so we find God. And in finding God we find ourselves. Miracles occur when we finally surrender everything to God and take action. One of the biggest miracles is realizing we can actually live without drugs and...
by Chris | Dec 8, 2020 | Addiction, Help from the Saints, Other Addictions, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven
We all do it. The blame game. We tend to blame others for our faults. We start when we are quite young, blaming a sibling or even the dog for the broken lamp. This is so common that almost everyone can recall either blaming someone else or being the one getting blamed...
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...
