The importance of friends in recovery

All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.

Managing the consequences of sex and porn addiction is a difficult task, and we do better at this job when we have outside support. In the beginning, our main supporter is usually our therapist because this is the only person we are willing to trust with our shameful behaviors and secrets. However, over time we must expand our support network. We need at least some safe, compassionate friends who understand the nature of sex and porn addiction and the steps to recovery. This is why group therapy and 12-step recovery groups are so important. Here we meet people who help us feel a sense of belonging, safety and healthy connection. The safer we feel with these friends, the more confident we can bring our recovering selves into the wider world.

today’s task
Think of three people in recovery who you would like to be friends with, and invite at least one of them to have coffee or lunch with you.