Friday, October 16, 2009

Sexual Concerns

That's the name of a group I meet with each week through the BYU Counseling and Career center. The name of the group sounds kind of weird, but I actually am learning a lot from it. It is mostly for those who have pornography and masturbation addictions. I found out about the group over the summer and decided to join it at the beginning of this semester. I was extremely nervous the first time I went (especially since I was late), but the group has been a great thing for me. I've learned that when I am open about my experiences in the right environment, I gain a lot of perspective and healing. We've only met for about a month, but one of our focuses so far has been noticing our feelings and thoughts and how they work. I have never been good at this, and I often dwell on negative feelings without even noticing, and lose a lot of my productivity in the process. It's been an interesting group and I look forward to learning more and writing about it.

I also told my sister and brother-in-law everything about me and my past when they were visiting recently. It felt good for my wife and I to be able to talk honestly and frankly about my situation, and to feel their love and support in return. I still plan on privately talking to my other siblings when I get a chance. I wish I had done this sooner. Well, time to go celebrate a glorious fall weekend. Take care,

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