As gift, I recently received a very beautiful pendant. I learned that the minimum number of cuts a diamond is required to have in order to meet certain specifications is 52. This diamond was not ordinary: it had 72 cuts or 72 beautiful facets with which to reflect the many colors of light.

In my life as a sexaholic, I was constantly harming myself and others. I was insane. Many times I hurt or cut myself deeply. It often seemed as if I had many more cuts than most. Then somehow, someway, my Higher Power took those very cuts and fashioned me into a “diamond.” I no longer regret my past, nor wish to shut the door on it. Somehow, I see that my past and my experiences can now be used to benefit others. I reflect what I have received. I reflect the beautiful light of recovery.