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The Keys to the Candy Store, part 1
The Big “M”
The Big “M”
I discovered it when I was 11 years old. I don’t exactly remember how I discovered it. In fact, I didn’t even know what it was called at the time. Continue reading The Big “M”
Safe People – Jane DoE
Safe People – Jane DoE
I am a thirty year old, single female who is recovering from sex addiction.
In the summer of 2014, I betrayed the man I loved. To put it in counseling terms, I was “acting out.” In Christian circles, we call it sin. My sin was repeated. And confessed. And it took a lot of work to heal from that sin. Continue reading Safe People – Jane DoE
My name is Jane DoE…
My name is Jane DoE…
First, before I share my story, let me share the inspiration for my name. I have thought long and hard of how to blog with anonymity as a woman recovering from sex addiction. I wanted my nom de plume to have substance. I chose Jane DoE. Continue reading My name is Jane DoE…
I Don’t Know What To Do…
I Don’t Know What To Do…
Everyone in the small group just sat there. The awkward silence hung heavy in the room, like a heavy stage curtain that had just lowered onto everyone sitting in the circle. The bombshell had been dropped just a few seconds ago, but with each ticking second of silence it seemed like years. Continue reading I Don’t Know What To Do…
Seven Years Ago…
Seven Years Ago…
January 6th, 2009 began like most Tuesdays. I got up and went into work, at the church where I served as Worship Pastor. Unlike most Tuesdays, our regular pastoral staff meeting had been cancelled. Continue reading Seven Years Ago…
I Can’t Do This
I Can’t Do This
God, I can’t do this. I can’t stand living another day enslaved to this addiction. Continue reading I Can’t Do This
The Tragedy of John Gibson (and What We Can Learn)
The Tragedy of John Gibson (and What We Can Learn)
There is Beauty in the Breaking
There is Beauty in the Breaking
Should We Feel Sorry For Cheaters?
Should We Feel Sorry For Cheaters?
When You Don’t Know What To Say
When You Don’t Know What To Say
Grace in the Valley of the Shadow of Death
Grace in the Valley of the Shadow of Death
This morning after getting up I did what I often do…looked at my Facebook feed. Continue reading Grace in the Valley of the Shadow of Death