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The first step reinforces our “moments of clarity” and solidifies our desire for recovery.

Powerlessness means we have lost control of our sexual behavior. We compulsively engage in these behaviors even when we say we don’t want to. Once we start having sex, we don’t have the ability to stop (at least not after sex and orgasm). Simply put, powerlessness means that despite our promises to ourselves and/or others that we will stop having sex, we find ourselves slipping back into the old ways.

today’s task
Think of three instances in which you continued to be addicted despite your attempts to quit. Share these examples in therapy or 12-step meetings.