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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 7:07:00 GMT -7
I have a question, Innergold: What did you mean by "As far as the addiction, it sounds like you have been self medicating, which is feeling a void (love) in your life."
Are you referring to the recovery or the possible reason for my addiction? Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 7:15:45 GMT -7
That is correct. In the many years of seeing individuals struggling with addictions. We have noticed that deep down there is a void the occurred as a child and a need that needs to be filled. Once an addict understand addiction and then discovers that void, they can find the long-term sobriety they are seeking.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2012 22:48:25 GMT -7
Thanks for sharing Innergold. Are you part of the team from Innergold.com?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2012 6:00:47 GMT -7
Just wanted to share this with y'all today. Something a friend posted via Twitter...
I've found that I live as a better forgiven man when I am a better forgiving man.
- Rick Atchley
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2012 3:50:09 GMT -7
Yes, Man. I am part of the InnerGold Team.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2012 14:46:31 GMT -7
UPDATE 6:08pm
The crap is about to hit the fan, and I have no idea what to expect, except for the worst. After going through a few edits, I've finally given the green light for my legal team to submit my filing for custody of our son.
Not sure if my lawyer has been talking with my wife's lawyer lately, but it just seemed like bloody coincidence that just a few minutes ago, my wife was very brooding and in a very bad mood when she arrived to fetch our son.
I hate this and have been asking God if this is the path He really wants me to take. I've always wanted to take the path of least resistance to difficult matters, so this is turning point for me. I hope I'm doing something that glorifies Him and not mistakenly follow my own heart/mind/judgment.
Keep me, my wife and our son in your prayers!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2012 21:03:15 GMT -7
Yes, Man. I am part of the InnerGold Team. I found it helpful.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2012 21:09:21 GMT -7
Aaronleong, thanks for sharing.
Jeremiah 17,5-8, 2. Chor. 10,3-6 and 2. Chor 3,18.
Best regards
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2012 3:47:18 GMT -7
The most important thing is to think of what's best for your children so that they don't experience any more damage than they already had. Wish you the best.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2012 3:43:00 GMT -7
UPDATE
Attended my first two online SLAA meetings yesterday evening (@ two separate sites). Here I thought I had a bad case of porn addiction... many of the good folks there have it really serious. It's really humbling actually.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2012 6:28:25 GMT -7
We run into that all of the time. Individuals feel like they are alone in their struggles but the truth is that millions of individuals struggle with porn addiction and other sex addiction issues.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2012 6:29:19 GMT -7
Tonight, we will be hosting a free webinar to answer any questions you may have regarding porn addiction and or InnerGold. innergold.com/webinars
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2012 6:48:10 GMT -7
[user=64590]InnerGold[/user] wrote:
Actually, it's not really about feeling alone in this endeavour, but more about how I realize that how easy I have it, in a sense. I never realized the degrees of severity varied SO GREATLY. I feel blessed and thankful, but sad that so many others struggle with it more deeply and severely.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2012 7:08:04 GMT -7
You are correct but there are many individuals that feel their situation is worse, that is what I meant. When you start going to groups, you realize there is always someone in a worst situation which makes our own challenges easier to face, as you mentioned.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2012 7:25:45 GMT -7
My real heartbreak comes from those who aren't in those meetings, who are active in their addictions and aren't cognoscente of the saving grace that comes from repentance, faith, and surrender.
It's not really important of how far I fell, what's important is that I fell short - I've experienced humility, pain, and grief over my actions. I've come to understand that I'm no better than or less than my brothers and sisters who've been tempted and gave into temptation.
The truth of the matter is, if I choose to surrender today means that I don't have to go to the lengths I used to go to escape my reality. Tomorrow I could be face down dead having visited the wrong prostitute whose pimp decided to rob me (and I've never been to a prostitute). That's the great fact about addiction - I really have no idea where it'll take me if I continue to act on my selfish nature.
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