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How to Remain Hopeful and Joy-filled in Recovery
When I stop and look back through the years of my recovery, I can see without a doubt how God has been with me, gently nudging me, pushing me further away from my own desires and toward His desires for me. A life of sobriety brings forth many new adventures. Though,...
Spiritual Resources for Finding and Maintaining Recovery (Part 1)
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...
Is Your Loved One Struggling with Addiction?
Is your heart breaking and do you feel helpless from watching a family member or someone you love struggle with active addiction? Are you struggling to cope with the negative consequences that their addiction had brought into your life and theirs? If so, you are not...
3 Crucial Ways St. Joseph Assists Our Recovery and Spiritual Life
The month of March is an important month in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar. Not only does this month occur during the Lenten season, but over thirty saints are celebrated over the course of the month’s 31 days. What a gift that the Church holds up so many...
“Restored”: A Poem
Feebly I bowed my head Arriving at the edge of the cliff I breathed in despair Exhaled despondency Floating numbly I slipped Surrendering into the abyss Somehow I heard Your whispering To me "Finally"...as Your heart Gently secured my frozen soul Took away all...
Seven Patron Saints to Help You Overcome Porn and Sexual Addiction
Often, we may plateau on our recovery journey. This is when we experience renewed temptations because we have grown in positive habits and acquired new tools but have not yet conquered our pride. Pride is, in truth, the biggest stumbling block for addicts. This is...
Advice for Making Lent More Spiritually Enriching
The season of Lent has fallen upon us once more, offering us time to reflect on the forty days Jesus spent facing temptation in the desert. For many of us, the pandemic has been challenging for our mental and emotional health. While it has complicated recovery, it has...
Steps for Combating Acute Sexual Temptations
When I was invited to write an article addressing strategies to combat acute temptation in times of significant stressors, I couldn't think of a more important topic. Since the onset of the pandemic, many of us have had more downtime—and more opportunities for our...
Why Community is Critical for Recovery—and Life
Though it feels longer ago than it was, I had the great pleasure of being able to go home for Christmas. While my overall social life was limited, it still turned out to be a very good thing. I was a bit nervous about spending an additional amount of time with my...
What Makes a Good Accountability Partner for Sexual Addictions?
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,...
How to Remain Hopeful and Joy-filled in Recovery
When I stop and look back through the years of my recovery, I can see without a doubt how God has been with me, gently nudging me, pushing me further away from my own desires and toward His desires for me. A life of sobriety brings forth many new adventures. Though,...
Spiritual Resources for Finding and Maintaining Recovery (Part 1)
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...
Is Your Loved One Struggling with Addiction?
Is your heart breaking and do you feel helpless from watching a family member or someone you love struggle with active addiction? Are you struggling to cope with the negative consequences that their addiction had brought into your life and theirs? If so, you are not...
3 Crucial Ways St. Joseph Assists Our Recovery and Spiritual Life
The month of March is an important month in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar. Not only does this month occur during the Lenten season, but over thirty saints are celebrated over the course of the month’s 31 days. What a gift that the Church holds up so many...
“Restored”: A Poem
Feebly I bowed my head Arriving at the edge of the cliff I breathed in despair Exhaled despondency Floating numbly I slipped Surrendering into the abyss Somehow I heard Your whispering To me "Finally"...as Your heart Gently secured my frozen soul Took away all...
Seven Patron Saints to Help You Overcome Porn and Sexual Addiction
Often, we may plateau on our recovery journey. This is when we experience renewed temptations because we have grown in positive habits and acquired new tools but have not yet conquered our pride. Pride is, in truth, the biggest stumbling block for addicts. This is...
Advice for Making Lent More Spiritually Enriching
The season of Lent has fallen upon us once more, offering us time to reflect on the forty days Jesus spent facing temptation in the desert. For many of us, the pandemic has been challenging for our mental and emotional health. While it has complicated recovery, it has...
Steps for Combating Acute Sexual Temptations
When I was invited to write an article addressing strategies to combat acute temptation in times of significant stressors, I couldn't think of a more important topic. Since the onset of the pandemic, many of us have had more downtime—and more opportunities for our...
Why Community is Critical for Recovery—and Life
Though it feels longer ago than it was, I had the great pleasure of being able to go home for Christmas. While my overall social life was limited, it still turned out to be a very good thing. I was a bit nervous about spending an additional amount of time with my...
What Makes a Good Accountability Partner for Sexual Addictions?
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,...