The amazing paradox was that we were totally unable to rid ourselves of our compulsive sexual and romantic behavior until we first admitted that we were powerless over it. This is counter intuitive as one would think that we would have to be stronger so that we can fight the triggering urge. But unlike other areas of our lives where we had mastery, this addiction won the day.
Until we admitted our powerlessness and turned to help. Others kindled in us a hope that there is a power greater than ourselves that could restore our life and sanity. It was our acknowledgement of powerlessness over our addiction that moved us to take and work the tools at hand until sobriety and then serenity started to become a way of life.
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