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Dear M,
By all means, share our web site with your husband.
Its very purpose is to reach out to all of those people who, like your
husband and yourself, are in need of guidance and direction in seeking
a way out of this all too common addiction.
Please keep in mind that it is a gift from God that your husband has
confided in you by revealing his addiction. This revelation to you is
also a cry for help on his part. It is important that you be firm but
very supportive in helping him to work through the recovery process
and to avoid future temptations. Most people who have arrived at this
point of self-revelation and acknowledgement of their addiction are
ready to put forth the effort to attain true and complete recovery.
You have every right to be upset, but keep him and yourself focused on
God as the center of your lives. Trust in Him and He will certainly
lead you both through this trial. God will carry you through this if
you just ask Him.
If you are Catholic, I implore you both to take maximum advantage of
the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. It is through
these powerful means of God’s grace that He will strengthen the two of
you together in your struggle.
Lust is a powerful force and, in the hands of satan, it can quickly
render many of us unwitting slaves without even realizing its
devastating effects. The best recovery process we have found is that
program offered by Sexaholics Anonymous (see the SA link on our main
web page).
I recommend that you contact the local SA chapter in your area.
Consistent and regular participation in the meetings followed by
counseling for you and your husband together with your priest, pastor
or someone who is qualified and educated in dealing with addiction and
recovery will get you both back on the right path.
Recovery is an ongoing healing process. Don’t be surprised when
stumbling, slips and falls occur along the way. With God’s help, His
graces and your shared perseverance, you will succeed.
You and your husband are in our prayers.
God Bless you both!
Paul @PornNoMore