You will only be as free as you are honest. Privacy kills change and fuels sin. Transparency kills sin and fuels change. Chances are this step may scare you as much as any step you have taken since the first one. But remember it is not nearly as scary to move forward as it is dangerous to go backward. Don’t allow fear to make you forgetful.
When you are tempted to think, “This is not worth it. Too much is being asked of me. Why do I need to confess my addiction to others?” remind yourself of these things. Our tendency has been to face difficult situations through addictive escape and avoidance. That can no longer be our life pattern. Now we will face hardship by being honest with others.
Confession serves two functions:
Confession is what invites other people into our lives and points out to them where they can help. Confession is how we acknowledge our weakness and admit that we need their help; we won’t lie, dismiss, or lash out. Confession is what ensures others that we have the humility and realistic expectations necessary to be safe to receive help.
Confession is the door to community; the door through which we must pass if we do not want to be alone in the dark with our addiction.
In this chapter we will examine five subjects:
1. Excuses for Not Reaching Out for Help
2. How to Effectively Let Someone Into Your Struggle
3. Key Elements of Confession
4. Preparing for a Confessing Conversation
5. Guidance on Making Amends
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