Sobertown Podcast EP 224: Sex Addiction with ”E”
Mar 29, 2022
Dive into an enlightening conversation about sex addiction and recovery. E shares his inspiring journey after battling addiction for 25 years, emphasizing the power of community and spirituality. He discusses the profound impact of early trauma and the struggle to recognize addiction in oneself and others. E contrasts counterfeit spirituality with genuine peace found in sobriety. With practical recovery resources and personal anecdotes, he navigates the challenges of reintroducing healthy relationships and setting boundaries in recovery.
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Abuse And Early Sexual Contact Shaped Addiction
- E describes childhood abuse and early sexual contact at school that planted seeds of later addiction.
- He links those early experiences to decades of sexual acting out and later substance use.
Sex Addiction Mirrors Substance Addiction
- E realized sex addiction functions like other addictions and is driven by brain chemistry and fantasy.
- He notes addiction hijacks scenarios and fantasies that make users feel temporarily worthy or loved.
The Pickup That Triggered Overwhelming Guilt
- E recounts picking up a sex worker who had a toddler and felt deep guilt afterward.
- That moment crystallized his horror at how dehumanizing his actions had become.
