Voices of Recovery
November 25
We do not judge members who relapse, because we know that we are all powerless over this disease….
November 26
The steps are the spiritual solution to our addiction—leading not only to a life of abstinence from our addictive sexual behaviors, but to a fulfilling life of service to our brothers and sisters in recovery and beyond….
November 27
Live and let live’ reminds us that tolerance is an important quality to develop. It liberates us from being at the mercy of other people’s behavior….
November 28
Many of us experience a period of intense emotional upheaval and physical discomfort when we stop our addictive sexual behaviors. We call this withdrawal….
November 29
My life is by no means perfect, but the tools that I have received from our program have given me the confidence and courage to achieve goals I had never thought possible….
November 30
The practice of making phone calls, even when you don’t have any particular reason, will make it easier when you need support. If you are having a difficult day, consider using the phone to do service….
December 1
We recover as individuals but we do not recover alone. We recover together. We recover helping others and being helped by others.…And in this, the sponsor’s recovery is helped just as much as the sponsee’s….
December 2
Over time, we establish a relationship with a Power greater than ourselves, each of us coming to an understanding of a Higher Power that is personal for us….
December 3
Our distorted view of ourselves led us to avoid responsibility for our actions….
December 4
We find that we experience being sexual as a way to satisfy appropriate sexual needs and desires, rather than as a way to manage anxiety, self medicate, or escape….