If anybody knew, they go running from the room. We all struggle with shame. Shame in this case if the feeling that I AM bad. Thankfully, there is no sin that puts us past God’s love and forgiveness except willful, persistent rejection of the Holy Spirit, even sexual sin. Being caught up in a cycle of sexual sin does not mean that you are fundamentally a bad human being.
No one will love the real me. After all, the real me is a pervert. Nope, not having it. The reality is there are actually a lot of people who will love us in spite of our brokenness. At Faithful and True support meetings you will find people who understand you, understand what your struggle is and will love you.
I’m weak if I can’t quit on my own. But that’s just not true. Sex addiction is basically our way of trying to handle our own needs and desires. Let’s be real, using sex (or any other addictive behavior) really does a solid job of making us feel good. The catch is that as it gets bigger, it can turn into something super destructive. It’s how we’ve coped with some really tough stuff. Honestly, it takes a lot of guts to look inside ourselves and start dealing with those past hurts and life experiences. Those pains feel like a black box, and we’d rather keep them all tucked away, deep inside, where they won’t hurt anyone.
Sex is my greatest need. It can sometimes feel as though there is immense pressure to fulfill this need, as if it’s something that must be satisfied at all costs. However, as we embark on our journeys of recovery, we often discover healthier and more fulfilling ways to address our desires. We also come to realize that it’s perfectly acceptable to allow God to support us in meeting some of our needs, and in doing so, we find a sense of peace and comfort.
Live can be soooooooo much better. Some much peace can be had through the work of recovery. It’s so nice to not be looking over my shoulder all the time in fear of discovery. We have found a core band of brothers that accept us where we are and walk life with us. We have better and more honest relations with others, ourselves and with God. We find peace in recovery.
If you are struggling with these beliefs because of your sexual behaviors give us a call and get plugged in. You won’t regret it.
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