Surrendering to Sexual Sobriety Part 1

Dr. Rob is joined by Justin Bridges, author and expert on sexual sobriety and healing. Together they explore the early experiences that led Justin to seek sobriety at age 17, the importance of support groups in recovery, and the healing journey that has led a sexually sober Justin to finally live the life that he has always wanted. 

TAKEAWAYS:

[2:04] Seeking sobriety at age 17. 

[4:00] Justin’s rock bottom moment. 

[7:11] “I’ll show up and listen, but I’m not giving up anything.” 

[7:45] The power of support groups. 

[8:51] The role models that encouraged Justin’s destructive behavior. 

[11:00] Trying to bring his deceased mother back. 

[14:02] Rigorous, brazen behavior of an addict. 

[15:42] Justin’s life today, and how long it took him to get here. 

[19:00] What does addict father behavior look like? 

[22:45] Characteristics of a healthy relationship. 

[27:01] Finding balance and respect in attraction. 

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

Sex Addiction 101 

Seeking Integrity

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Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. 

QUOTES:

• “I was proud of my behavior, but I see now that I was just an addict.” 
• “Now, I do not wish to be the arbiter of anyone’s sex conduct.” 
• “Eventually, I had to surrender to new levels of sobriety.” 
• “My healthy relationhip came from recovery, and it has evolved through recovery.”