Sexual Addiction, Part One: Its Cause and Effects
In our previous episodes, we’ve explored so many examples of trauma and how shame prompts us to try to hide in our pain. A very common, yet rarely addressed attempt to numb pain is by means of sexual pleasure, which can easily escalate into an addiction.
Join me as my friend and therapist, Mark Huey and I discuss what’s at the root of sexual addiction, its impact on our lives, and how God feels about us when we wrestle with this addiction.
What You’ll Learn
How trauma can create a desire to escape by acting out sexually
How to recognize the difference between a struggle and an addiction
What lies often go hand-in-hand with a sexual addiction
How God has designed our brains for healing and rewiring
Why God is not surprised at our need for healing in this area of our lives