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A core problem with active addiction is escapism.

Science fiction author Douglas Adams once wrote, “There is no point in using the word impossible to describe something that has obviously happened.” Most sex and porn addicts could indeed use this advice. Instead of facing the truth of our actions, we deny it. We create elaborate lies to make our actions look good (in our own eyes). Sometimes, we accept that if someone else acted the same way, that person would be crazy and in desperate need of help, but to us that’s okay because…

today’s task
Write down five lies (in your own mind) that you have used to make your behavior acceptable. Now share this list with others. Does your lie sound crazy? Are you embarrassed by them?