Margie F - Surrendering to and Serving a Loving God - Meeting 432
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Margie F., a first-time speaker on RICO 12, shares her powerful journey of recovery from lifelong sex and lust addiction, marked by multiple affairs, a cancer diagnosis, and the devastating loss of her husband to terminal illness. Her turning point came through a profound sense of desperation, leading her to enter recovery through a women’s sexual rehab center in Tennessee and embrace the 12-step program. She speaks candidly about her spiritual awakening, the transformative power of surrendering to a loving God, and the deep healing that followed—restoring her marriage, relationships with her adult children, and inner peace. Margie emphasizes that God is not only sufficient but infinitely more fulfilling than any addictive behavior, and she highlights key recovery principles: forgiveness as a daily choice, the importance of non-sexual intimacy, and the necessity of healthy fellowship—especially mixed-gender meetings that help dismantle objectification. Her story is one of vulnerability, grace, and the radical freedom found in obedience to a higher power.
God is sufficient and infinitely more satisfying than any addiction.
Forgiveness is a daily choice, not a feeling, and is essential for personal freedom.
Non-sexual intimacy—vulnerability, presence, and emotional connection—is foundational to healing.
Mixed-gender recovery meetings are crucial for healing objectification and building healthy relationships.
Surrendering to God means trusting His plan even when it doesn’t match our desires.
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Welcome & Introduction to RICO 12
Justin B. welcomes listeners to RICO 12, explaining the organization’s mission to support recovery from all addictions through shared experience, strength, and hope. He introduces the show’s structure, resources, and upcoming changes to the Afro-Euro Ricoh 12 meeting time, emphasizing community, accessibility, and self-support.
Margie F.'s Journey: From Denial to Desperation
“I was unable to stop this time around. She entered the rooms with the beautiful gift of desperation and listened intently to her sponsor.”
Spiritual Awakening Through the 12 Steps
“I am truly grateful for the steps and for this program where I can just live one day at a time.”
Forgiveness: A Path to Freedom
“Forgiveness only holds us in bondage by not forgiving others. It is only holding us in the cage.”
Intimacy Beyond Sex: The Heart of Healing
“Intimacy is that pillow talk. It's that late night pillow talk, your hopes, sharing your dreams, not being judged, not being criticized...”
“God is not only enough, he is infinitely more satisfying than any addiction.”
“My love for God is what satisfies me. My ability to trust in him so deeply is worth it for me.”
“Forgiveness only holds us in bondage by not forgiving others. It is only holding us in the cage.”
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