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The FULL Serenity Prayer (True happiness despite Lies, Betrayal and Abuse) 3.14S
The full version of the Serenity Prayer isn't well known, yet if addict's adhered to, it can bring them happiness—a happiness that can replace the pleasure betrayal and lies bring. This episode covers
The REAL Serenity Prayer (The quickest way to change your situation) – 3.13S
Most people have heard the first three lines of the Serenity Prayer, but it's usually the popular version. The original version is much richer. And its main tenants are essential for recovery from por
Step 12: Sharing this Message (Ministering after Lies, Betrayal Trauma, or Abuse) 3.12S
Many recovering addicts create more pain by using this Step to abandon their wives. This episode covers what addicts can do instead, especially if he's betrayed her, lied to her, or used abusive tacti
Step 11: Contact God (Living in a surrendered way) – 3.11S
It's one thing to lay down an addiction, but it needs to be replaced with something more life-giving. This episode is about taking your sobriety further on a daily basis through relationship with God/
Step 10: For When You’re Wrong (and rewiring the addicted brain) – 3.10S
We all mess up, but after betrayal trauma and lies, but if an addict wants to rebuild trust, they have to be prompt about making things right. This episode covers a few techniques to make this an easi
Step 9: Making Amends Unless… (And the best apologies) 3.09S
Episode Summary: -Step 9 of the 12-Steps -How to handle the exception written in the step -The most sincere form of an apology -Excuses people make to not do this step - Timestamps: 0:00 Intro to Step 9 (making direct amends)
Step 8: All Those I’ve Harmed (Making a list) – 3.08S
Whether it's through betrayal, trauma, abuse or lying, addictions can cause a lot of harm. In this episode, Jay and Lori cover the first step to making it right, as well as what to do if you're not ready to. Episode Summary:
Step 7: The Humble Ask (God Doesn’t Just Take it Away) – 3.07S
It'd be great if God just took the desire for our addicts away, but we rarely see that in our line of work. This episode covers what to do instead, as well as special things to consider after lying and betrayal. - In this episode we cover:
Step 6 Character Defects (Handing over old tools) – 3.06S
Porn addiction, betrayal and lies can wreck a couple. An addict has to be ready to release his old coping mechanisms. Jay and Lori also cover their experience with addiction and fear, as well as what surrender looks like.
Step 4: A Fearless Step (Write for Freedom) – 3.04S
Withholding information (also known as lying) is common, especially with porn and sex addicion. That's why this step is crucial to healing, both for the addict, and for the one who's been lied to and sexually betrayed. - In this episode we cover: