i don't know if i am addicted to sex. i think i am. i look up it up online and i don't really have the crazy symptoms but i know i am.  my friends and i smply laugh about my problem but when i sit at home alone at night i cry thinking to myself "what am i doing ( Read more... )

I am finally starting understand the meaning of "letting go and letting God ( Read more... )

You'll probably notice that this post has little to do with recovery directly, but stay with me on it. I think it'll become obvious later ( Read more... )

1/8/09

I just read this and I have to write about it:

Characteristics of Co-dependent People Are:

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  An exaggerated sense of responsibility for the actions of others (I do this.  I am very responsible for other people-especially my kids.  I don't make them do anything!)
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  A tendency to confuse love and pity, with the tendency to “love” people they can ( Read more... )

I would like to share with the members of this community, something I just posted in my journal. So what are your intentions for the coming year ( Read more... )

I have been spending much time in meditation and prayer over the last two days or so.  I have come to several realizations none of which I choose to share with anyone.  I can't.  However, with these new thoughts, I have gotten my answer as to whether or not I need to go to a support group.  The answer is undoubtedly a yes.  This discovery both ( Read more... )

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Hello, I'm Aella and I'm a sex addict.
I had been sober for 1 month until last night, which is what prompted me to come here.

( last night )

I've been thinking about that topic ever since calling my sister earlier today to ask about Christmas gift ideas. My dad lives with them (my parents moved into a private section of the house they built years ago) and this is always a tough time of the year for him. My mom died 3 years ago (in the summer tho) and he misses her alot. His mother's ( Read more... )

I'd like feedback on something.  I had a therapy appointment today and something came up.  I am frustrated because I am working on my recovery, but my spouse is not.  Her message to me seems to be that "I am the one with the problem."  My therapist points out her co-dependent behaviors with me and tells me that I have to stand up for what I want in ( Read more... )