Monthly Archives: January 2014

Bipolar Recovery

There is a thin line between observing a beautiful woman to appreciate God’s work and allowing the mind to float into inappropriate waters. I am an avid user of Twitter. As the years have passed, so have my interests. Politics … Continue reading

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Fears, Thoughts, Pigs And Confirmation

Friday night I looked through My Bride’s text messages. I have a deep-seated belief that anyone I am close to thinks and or says very bad things about me. I wanted to see if she had been saying anything shitty … Continue reading

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When Do I Get To Feel Wanted And Loved

I’m what is known as bi-lingual. My love languages are physical touch and words of affirmation. Those languages are not spoken at my home. Today is a landmark day for me. 1 month of sobriety. Nothing has really been said … Continue reading

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Desolate And Hollow

SOBRIETY 1 MONTH Sex-Addiction is an asshole. Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s the most difficult thing in the world. Oddly enough, today has been incredibly difficult. My Bride and I had a bit of a spat last night. Miscommunication again. … Continue reading

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Jump Into The Deep End

Last night started quite well. “The kids are all gone, let’s go to dinner” said My Bride. We enjoyed a nice dinner, watched a movie at home and went to bed. And then it went to hell. “I have a concern. … Continue reading

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Anyone Have Any Clues?

I’m sitting in my latest Celebrate Recovery service. For those that have never been it works like this. There’s a 45 minute dinner (I never go; I don’t know anyone), hour service with signing with either a lesson or a … Continue reading

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Not Going Again

Sobriety Day 18 It has been a very positive last 14 days. My Bride and I have entered a season of closeness I could have only dreamed of. My sobriety is going very well. I feel strong and have been … Continue reading

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A Beautiful Thing

Sobriety Day 10 I have to say, the past 10 days have been amazing. Now, I don’t like to use the word amazing too much; it’s incredibly overused and generally incorrectly. This past 10 days, however, meets the definition perfectly. … Continue reading

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Getting Cocky

“Last night you did something you haven’t done in a long time. You were standing by the door talking to the kids and you looked over and subtlety winked at me. My heart skipped a beat. I had a bit … Continue reading

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I Am Not Alone

I went to a Celebrate Recovery group tonight. I’m not sure how that’s going to go. I spent the small group time in a really bad orientation class. I do have high hopes though. There was a guy who shared … Continue reading

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