by Colleen Harrison | Dec 14, 2012 | Codependency, Perfectionism, Recovery, Twelve Steps
In a recent Twelve Step meeting I attended, someone shared about how much it bothers her when she does things that hurt others. It just throws her into a terrible state of brooding, . . . upset, . . . temptation to use her addictive behaviors. As I sit here and...
by Colleen Harrison | Nov 27, 2012 | Mortality, Perfectionism
I bear my testimony to you that what we were sent away from our home and the direct association and protection of our Heavenly Parents not to learn that we could stand on our own two feet, but actually, to learn the exact opposite. We came here to be humbled, to be...
by Colleen Harrison | Oct 26, 2012 | Addiction, Perfectionism, Recovery
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 I Will Not Leave You Comfortless What I have shared this week is not theory on or commentary about the Savior’s absolutely essential role in overcoming addiction. It is my testimony of lived experience. I have...
by Colleen Harrison | Oct 25, 2012 | Addiction, Perfectionism, Recovery
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 An Apostolic Witness of the Savior’s Central Role in Recovery from Addiction I am so grateful for Elder Robert D. Hales’ address in General Conference of April 2009 and for his powerful testimony concerning...
by Colleen Harrison | Oct 24, 2012 | Addiction, Perfectionism, Recovery
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 The Savior’s Perfect Patience with Our Infirmities/Imperfections The testimony of the restored gospel reminds me of my original relationship with God—both with my Father and with my Savior. It tries to tell me...
by Colleen Harrison | Oct 23, 2012 | Addiction, Perfectionism, Recovery
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Perfectionism Is At the Core of Almost All Addictive Behavior I know it sounds insane, but it’s true: At the core, in the heart of almost every addict of any variety, there lies a soul that is super-sensitive to...