Mark Anthony Lord joins Tami to discuss the value of building a better Higher Power relationship, and why that can be a key to lasting recovery. He shares his personal addiction recovery experience, the joy he feels from being alive today, and how he was led to create the 12-Step Church.
TAKEAWAYS:
[1:32] Sex and drugs recovery was the impetus for Mark's spiritual path.
[4:47] Learning how to forgive is a critical component of effective healing.
[6:45] Church can be a place of gathering, healing and community.
[12:55] 12-Step Church offers connection and celebration in recovery.
[16:45] Recovering addicts deserve more than just being sober, we deserve to be happy and alive on purpose.
[22:48] Details for joining a weekly meeting with 12-Step Church.
[27:01] Addictions of all kinds are addressed at 12-Step Church.
[31:03] How am I still alive? The miracle of life after addiction.
RESOURCES:
Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency, by Robert Weiss
Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction, by Robert Weiss
Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, by Robert Weiss
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QUOTES
"My entire life took a completely different path because of one little moment."
"There's always a number of people in recovery in the room at church, but the room wasn't always designed for them."
"Wherever you are on this journey, that's exactly where you're supposed to be."
"We all deserve not only to be sober but to be happy."
