Addiction Quote by Christina Enevoldsen
““The childhood sexual abuse taught me that my value came from sex. In adulthood, I was driven to have sex since I always felt worthless. I felt important and desired until it was over and then I felt like garbage—the same way I did after the abuse. I desperately needed to feel valued again, which led to more sex. My sex addiction only stopped when I believed that I’m valuable apart from anything I do.””
About This Quote
Source Personal memoir: Healing from Trauma, 2021
Early abuse linked self-worth to sexual activity, leading to addiction until self-value was redefined.
In simple terms: Self-worth beyond sex stops addiction.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate intrinsic self‑value.
Themes
trauma
self‑esteem
addiction
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
therapeutic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- support groups
- mindfulness practice
- healthy relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
recovery
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑sexual sources can affirm your worth?
- How can you sustain self‑value daily?
A Different Perspective
Recovery is a lifelong process, not a single insight.
![“Our [western] culture embraces sex addiction. If I drink too much or rack up credit-card debt or lose the rent in Vegas, that's bad. But if I have many lovers, that's good.” quote by Susan Cheever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e26/susan-cheever-19005_addiction_our-western-culture-embraces-sex-addicti_695787.jpg)
