Safety Net

Information for Loved Ones of Those Addicted to
Pornography
How has my loved one’s addiction affected
me? Those impacted by the addiction of another
need to realize that they have been harmed and
deeply affected by the addiction of their loved
one. It is not a simple thing to heal from these
wounds. There are 12-step meetings specifically
for the loved ones of addicts. These meetings are
a place where those closely associated with
addicts can come to terms with their feelings of
frustration, hurt, anger, confusion, depression
and perceived powerless. You may feel that there
is nothing you can do to change your
circumstances or you may be trying to facilitate your loved one’s recovery. Many have found the most critical
component of sorting through these emotions, identifying specific actions that can appropriately be taken and finding
balance and peace in life on a day-to-day basis is a 12-step support group.
The 12-step program will give you the strength you need to change by helping you gain support from others, establish
specific boundaries, provide accountability through a sponsor and help you apply 12 important steps or principles that
will help you succeed.
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