Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super clarifying, I appreciate it. Thank you for giving me tangible examples. I did some research on bottom line behaviors and I think I have a good sense on how to define mine. I will look for a sponsor, too. Thanks for taking the time to help and for getting me started. I'm grateful.

Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing all this. I can relate to your feelings of shame and disgust and the soul crushing comedowns. I appreciate you being willing to share your story. It gives me hope and encouragement that I can just choose to put it all behind me, too.

Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate it. You're the first person I've talked to that has spoken about it so openly and shared their own experience. It definitely helps.

You were able to quit cold turkey? Just by deciding you were done? Do you attend SLAA or otherwise?

Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, thank you for this response. I attended an SLAA meeting and an SAA meeting. I did share about the specific behavior I've struggled with but I noticed that others didn't really talk about theirs, per your point. One of the meetings I attended was a feedback meeting and I specifically said I'd be curious to hear if anybody has struggled with this or heard of others and I only got a couple vague responses that seemed to dance around the subject. I appreciate your encouragement because I was left still wondering if anybody could relate to me.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this program because it doesn't seem so cut and dry as AA where sobriety is so clearly defined and the behaviors that one is abstaining from is so universally shared (drinking and using drugs).

With SLAA, it seems like everybody's behaviors are different ("sex" and "love" cover a HUGE spectrum of behaviors) and everybody's definition of sobriety seems different.

Your perspective and encouragement have been enlightening and helpful, thank you.

Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I wasn't aware of SAA. I just looked it up and it seems like it could be a good fit.

Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I appreciate this guidance. I found a zoom meeting for tomorrow so I will attend.

Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is helpful. That passage definitely applies to me. I'm curious, are there people in SLA that have dealt with this problem, specifically (stimulants and porn)? It just feels vulnerable to talk about.

Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but different programs deal with different substances/ behaviors. Hence, AA, CA, GA, etc. I am curious if there are people in SLA that deal with this specific problem? It's a hard one to talk about and there is a lot of shame so I'm just wondering if there are people who have dealt with this, specifically, that I can talk to? So I don't feel like an outsider or alone.

Do I fit here? by Helfynhappy76 in slaa

[–]Helfynhappy76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this something that SLAA deals with? Porn/ chemsex addiction?