ABSTRACT
Because out-of-control sexual behavior is really about brokenheartedness and emptiness, a test of long-term, sustainable recovery lies in the road to filling this inner void. It’s not realistic to expect a nourishing and fulfilling life right away, but instead, it’s a discovery process to cultivate an emotional roadmap toward greater self-awareness.
Because you learned how to avoid feelings through compulsive sex, your internal world is uncharted territory full of mystery. Is it possible that your anger is a portal to establishing effective boundaries? Is it time to stop being a victim and to take full responsibility for your feelings of hurt and resentment? Is your fear simply a primitive way to know whether you feel safe enough to trust? Identifying and examining all your feelings will provide more connection to yourself, and in turn, more intimacy with others.
