Brianne Davis: I'm a Recovering Sex and Love Addict

I was a shell of a person when I walked into my first Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous meeting. As I listened to people share about this thing called sex and love addiction. Tears started to form in my eyes when I said I was a newcomer. I was crying not out of sadness, but an overwhelming feeling of hope. For the first time in my life, I didn't feel alone or broken. We have a saying in the rooms; "No one can meet our deepest needs, no matter how hard we try." And believe me, I tried. Let's just say, I was the worst person you might have ever met before I got sober. I was a liar, a cheat, and a thief. I used men as my drug of choice. I wanted to have power and control over anyone and anything because I felt so powerless inside. I had this dark hole I was always trying to fill with outside things. And I could not stop even when I desperately wanted to. Every day I see people at the lowest of lows. They are clawing their way out from under this disease, and I see them courageously confront their demons, push past their fears, and transform right in front of my eyes. Sometimes, with a healthy dose of humor and irony. I'm grateful for my recovery and the opportunity to be of service. There's a good chance that you know someone who may be struggling with this disease RIGHT NOW. ______ If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com. ______ HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Tell your friends & Share Online! Subscribe & Review wherever you listen to podcasts. All links here: https://linktr.ee/secretlifepodcast To share your secret and be a guest on the show email [email protected]. For EPISODE NOTES - Click the EPISODE WEBSITE LINK below. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/secret-life/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy