I know that I am not unique in this regard, but fantasy was a large part of my addictive behaviours. The sights and situations that I saw in real life which became the small foundational pieces for hours of derived fantasy adventures were at times limitless. There is...
Remember those old commercials about drinking and driving, where they would stack one empty glass in front of another to simulate some of the impairment that occurs while under the influence of alcohol? It doesn’t take long before everything becomes blurry and...
Bottom. Rock bottom. A rocky bottom in a pit so deep you can barely see the light at the surface. How did I get here? I did not hit bottom by standing too close to an old well, tumbling over the edge in a sudden free-fall to the depths below. It was not that quick,...
I’m a recovering sex addict. In my personal recovery journey, I have been in individual therapy, group therapy and 12-Step fellowships. I’ve worked through the 12-Steps twice, so far.. I have journaled and written a great deal during this time, mostly for my benefit,...
Roman Rytsar RP, PhD, CSAT-C For the last two years you have been working in the Whitestone Clinic in Ottawa, Canada. What is this centre? It is a unit that specializes in working with people addicted to sex and pornography, as well as with the partners of addicts....
9 Good Reasons to Stay with a Sex Addict By Linda Hatch, PhD Source: 9 Good Reasons to Stay with a Sex Addict | The Impact of Sex Addiction I do not take sides on the issue of whether it is better to stay in a marriage or committed relationship with a sex addict or...
