Thank you Joni...honest discussions about sexual addiction and recovery unfortunately are rare in our wards and stakes. Some leaders get it but most don't, and we need more training, more discussion, and certainly more understanding in the church.
I'm a recovering addict and with my wife serve as ARP missionaries, specifically in a couples' meeting. It's the best meeting in the church. Why? Because everyone is open, honest, and vulnerable. There's no hiding our problems or pain, and there's so much understanding and love. And there's awesome celebration in recovery!
Grace is real, the Atonement works!
KathleenFebruary 17, 2022
Our first experience with ARP was perhaps 14 years ago when my husband provided transportation and support for a ward member, to meetings. My husband returned home saying how incredible the program was and that it would help anyone with any problem. Seven years ago we were called as Addiction Recovery Missionaries and were so impressed with the spirit of the program, as well as the steps and process. Thank you to the Church for providing not only spiritual direction but hands on, practical, nuts and bolts tools such as ARP and the Self Reliance Programs.
Steve KittelsonFebruary 17, 2022
Great article! As a professional counselor and former leader of an Addiction Recovery group, I encourage everyone struggling with addiction to let go of shame. That comes from the adversary. Recovery is possible! Addiction does rewire the brain, but studies have shown that the brain has a quality described as "neuroplasticity" and it can rewire the brain back into a healthy state. And, of course, the cleansing and healing power of the atonement of Jesus Christ works miracles! With Him, there is always hope!
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ChrisFebruary 21, 2022
Thank you Joni...honest discussions about sexual addiction and recovery unfortunately are rare in our wards and stakes. Some leaders get it but most don't, and we need more training, more discussion, and certainly more understanding in the church. I'm a recovering addict and with my wife serve as ARP missionaries, specifically in a couples' meeting. It's the best meeting in the church. Why? Because everyone is open, honest, and vulnerable. There's no hiding our problems or pain, and there's so much understanding and love. And there's awesome celebration in recovery! Grace is real, the Atonement works!
KathleenFebruary 17, 2022
Our first experience with ARP was perhaps 14 years ago when my husband provided transportation and support for a ward member, to meetings. My husband returned home saying how incredible the program was and that it would help anyone with any problem. Seven years ago we were called as Addiction Recovery Missionaries and were so impressed with the spirit of the program, as well as the steps and process. Thank you to the Church for providing not only spiritual direction but hands on, practical, nuts and bolts tools such as ARP and the Self Reliance Programs.
Steve KittelsonFebruary 17, 2022
Great article! As a professional counselor and former leader of an Addiction Recovery group, I encourage everyone struggling with addiction to let go of shame. That comes from the adversary. Recovery is possible! Addiction does rewire the brain, but studies have shown that the brain has a quality described as "neuroplasticity" and it can rewire the brain back into a healthy state. And, of course, the cleansing and healing power of the atonement of Jesus Christ works miracles! With Him, there is always hope!
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