I’d like to share a link to an article I read, entitled True Story: My Struggle With Shame Fueled My Struggle With Porn. The organization that published the article, Fight the New Drug, is committed to informing the public about the effects of pornography. This article is written by an 18 year old who struggled with pornography for 6 years. I like the article because his story is relatable and real. As a parent, it is helpful to hear another teenager’s perspective–his struggles and feelings.
The author says, “There were only 3 things that got me through my addiction. First was my parents. . . . Second, was my desire to be a good person. . . . Third, and most important, the driving focus that pushed me to improve in literally every aspect of my life was that I wanted to be worthy of the woman I would someday marry.” Of the three, my son would list the first and third as movitating factors to quit. It’s encouraging to know that we parents can affect our child(ren)’s desire to quit.
The article motivates me to continue to love on addicts, not shame them, and fight to inform others of this harmful industry and its effects on society, which includes those I interact with on a daily basis. I pray the article helps you as you help your child(ren) walk on his/her journey to freedom.
Here is the link:
True Story: My Struggle With Shame Fueled My Struggle With Porn
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