Vanessa P.'s Raw Journey Through Step Four: Facing the Sex Inventory
If you are using people, using sex, love, and relationships for any reason, you are still using. You're intoxicating yourself with the drama and the chaos. You are still being selfish in this way.
Ever felt trapped by your own choices in relationships? Vanessa P. has been there and back. In this episode of 'Big Book Awakening', she lays bare her experience with Step Four: Sex Inventory and Sex Ideal. Vanessa gets real about how using people, sex, love, and relationships as crutches can keep you stuck in a cycle of chaos and selfishness. She doesn't shy away from sharing her own mistakes and the hard truths she had to face.
Vanessa’s story takes a powerful turn when she talks about making amends with her ex-boyfriend, who saw her spiraling out of control and urged her to seek help. This wasn't just a box-ticking exercise for her; it was a life-changing moment that lifted the heavy burden of guilt and shame she'd been carrying for years. By diving deep into her sex inventory, Vanessa identified toxic patterns and behaviors that were holding her back from true happiness.
She credits the Big Book for guiding her through this intense process and helping her surrender control. Her journey is a testament to the power of taking personal responsibility and finding freedom through self-reflection. Tune in to hear Vanessa's candid and inspiring story—it's a reminder that even in our messiest moments, there's hope for transformation.