The Addict's Journey from Escape & Avoidance to Authenticity & Transparency

It has been said, "We are only as sick as our secrets." Another way of coming at this would be: "Living in secrecy keeps our addiction alive."

In this episode Mark and Steve share their own past personal struggles with authenticity and transparency. And, they answer some common questions—

- WHY is it so terrifying to allow others to truly "see us" just as we are on the inside without the outside facade of masks, personas, guardedness, acting, story-telling, half-truths, selective disclosure, etc.?

- WHERE does this FEAR of being seen come from? What are its origins?

- HOW does the lack of authenticity and transparency FEED addiction and keep us trapped?

- WHAT are the initial, simple STEPS for daring to come out of secrecy and hiding to finally BE SEEN?

Find out more about Steve Moore at: Ascension Counseling

Learn more about Mark Kastleman at: Reclaim Counseling Services Here's an article about healing Betrayal Trauma—https://www.reclaimcounselingservices.com/healing-betrayal-trauma-video Want to learn more about HOW to break free from porn?—https://www.reclaimcounselingservices.com/overcome-porn-sex-addiction Wondering if your marriage can survive porn and sex addiction? This article will give you some hope—https://www.reclaimcounselingservices.com/can-marriage-survive-porn How can you "heal" your marriage relationship?—https://www.reclaimcounselingservices.com/how-to-mend-your-marriage