Sexual Struggles

I attended an addiction workshop at  Grace Church over the weekend. We were asked about topics for future presentations. I suggested a greater insight on those suffering from sexual addictions. In our Friday night group, 12 Steps for Christian Men, we welcome all. We have a number of men suffering from sexual addictions. I do not know much about their struggles. I came across this article today though.....http://pastors.com/what-sexual-strugglers-wish-their-pastors-knew/. I am happy for the insight and I hope it gives me a better understanding and a deeper compassion.

Staying in Touch

Recovery cannot happen in a vacuum. There is much said in the recovery community about the importance of staying in touch. We are lucky in this day and age. We have many tools at our disposal. Texts, email and cell phones have made it simple to reach out to others. Social networking sites have made it easy to share our feelings, give encouragement and exchange ideas with each other.

I belong to a great group at my church, Grace Church in Middleburg Hts., Ohio. This group, 12 Steps for Christian Men, part of the Recovery Ministry at Grace Church, has an active calling list. We try to call just to say hello, to let others know we are praying for them and just simply to keep in touch.

As I have said in previous posts, I am looking to do things different this time. I have failed in doing things my way. What has helped to keep me sober has been reaching out. I find that when I feel lonely, depressed and isolated a call or a text to someone makes me feel just a touch better. I only hope my call to someone else benefits them also.

If you are not reaching out to others try it. Call, email or text at least 4 people a day. This will take you just that much farther from the drink.