Synopsis
What is pornography? What is the latest science behind compulsion and addiction? What really works for recovery and healing? How can I make a difference? What is betrayal trauma? "Ye have broken the hearts of your tender wives, and lost the confidence of your children, because of your bad examples...; and the sobbings of their hearts ascend up to God against you." —Jacob 2:35 “[It] is a much more serious problem now. . . . It is like a raging storm, destroying individuals and families, utterly ruining what was once wholesome and beautiful. I speak of pornography in all of its manifestations. . . . “All who are involved become victims. Children are exploited, and their lives are severely damaged. The minds of youth become warped with false concepts. Continued exposure leads to addiction that is almost impossible to break.” — President Gordon B. Hinckley, “A Tragic Evil Among Us,” Ensign, Nov. 2004 ". . .[P]ornography can be an addiction of the highest order. . . . [T]his ought to be seen like a public health crisis; like an infectious, fatal epidemic. . . . It is the most inglorious, deceitful and destructive work known on such a wide basis in the society of our day, affecting young and old by the millions. . . .“I know people can win this war. I have seen them do it and so have you. . . . “I have deep, personal feelings for the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ and the power of his redemption. I declare that force, that pull, that saving grace to be infinite and eternal in its reach, a force and a grace that will save us from all kinds of bondage and lift all kinds of burdens if we but permit it, if we but seek it, and allow it into our lives.” — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Utah Coalition Against Pornography, Keynote Address “The Plague of Pornography,” March 12, 2016. S.A. Lifeline Foundation Recovering Individuals, Healing Families
About the Author
S. A. Lifeline Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2008 by Steven & Rhyll Croshaw. It was their decades of experience with addiction and trauma that prompted the formation of an organization that could provide hope, education, and resources related to the recovery of pornography/sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. Our purpose is most succinctly stated as “Recovering Individuals, Healing Families.” The foundation works to produce and provide quality educational resources and events to educate the public about the reality and effects of sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, as well as the components of lasting recovery. Founded and run by people who have experienced addiction and trauma, we also aim to serve as a trusted resource to therapists, faith/community leaders, and family members for on-going support for their clients or loved ones seeking recovery. S.A. Lifeline Foundation sees addiction and trauma recovery as dependent upon the elements of what S.A. Lifeline calls the Recovery Puzzle. The Recovery Puzzle illustrates the essential pieces that are required for lasting recovery. Our experience suggests that those who rigorously seek to incorporate each of these elements find healing. S.A. Lifeline is the parent organization of SAL 12-Step: a trauma sensitive, spiritually centered, non-denominational, sponsor essential, gender-specific, traditional 12-Step program for men suffering from unwanted sexual behaviors and women struggling with the associated betrayal trauma. We have found truth in the theory that “Only an alcoholic can help an alcoholic.” We know from our own experience that the long-term resources and unique support our community can offer is a crucial complement to qualified therapy.
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