Tag Archives: sexual addiction

The Road to Recovery: Where Will it Lead You?

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

Recovery is about much more than just leaving addiction. It is also about the life you replace your addiction with. Click the link below to watch the newest Life After Lust VLOG episode and think about the beautiful places the … Continue reading →

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Rising from the Pit of Sexual Addiction

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

Have you found yourself failing in the fight to overcome sexual addiction? If so, I invite you to reconnect with your motivation by reading my newly published Covenant Eyes article entitled Called to Rise: Overcoming Sexual Addiction. Based on the … Continue reading →

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How to Battle Lust (VLOG)

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

For those who don’t struggle with compulsive lusting, this video may not make sense. Those seeking recovery from lust addiction will get it. Are you committed to acknowledging your vulnerabilities and making a battle plan for success? If so, you’ll find … Continue reading →

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Leaping Forward with “Life After Lust”

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

Today I made two giant leaps forward with my “Life After Lust” manuscript. Click here to learn how my upcoming book is progressing. This book is a resource packed with both practical information and powerful inspiration for those seeking recovery from sexual … Continue reading →

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Please Vote for Your Favorite Book Cover (Forest Benedict’s Upcoming Book)

Posted on November 1, 2016 by

  I am excited to share some possible covers for my upcoming book “Life After Lust”! Would you please take a minute to browse through the following 5 images and comment below on which one is your favorite and what you like … Continue reading →

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Connected Sex: A Paradigm Shift for the Sexually Addicted

Posted on October 20, 2016 by

Sex is on my mind a lot these days. The reason for this is I’m preparing to teach a Human Sexuality class at Fresno State this weekend. I look forward to my time with future therapists, as we explore how sex … Continue reading →

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“Life After Lust” – A Motivating Manual for Sexual Addicts in Recovery (Coming Soon)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by

Recovery from sexual addiction is very hard but very possible. Those who feel caught in the cycle of addiction often have difficulty believing in a way out, let alone knowing what it is. Fortunately, many sexual addicts have found their way … Continue reading →

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Out of Our Pain Comes Our Purpose

Posted on August 16, 2016 by

Over a decade ago I checked into a treatment program hoping to heal from a serious sexual addiction. A transformed life was Plan A. Plan B was a secret plot to escape to Las Vegas and drown myself in addictive self-destruction. My contingency … Continue reading →

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Love, Sex, Porn, & Addiction Discussion Group (Online & Free)

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

I recently became of aware of some online resources for sexual addicts. First, the website called InTheRooms.com provides many free online 12-Step meetings such as Sexaholics Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous, Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families, … Continue reading →

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Are You Being a Victim to Your Porn Addiction?

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

Today XXXChurch published my newest article called “Don’t Be a Victim to Your Porn Addiction“. This article provides a challenging and brutally honest perspective about the attitude change necessary to beat sexual addiction. In it I shared my experience: “The “secret … Continue reading →

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