Never Stop Pursuing Sobriety from Porn Addiction

The recovery journey can be challenging. However, you now have tools to help you persevere and fight. Don't ever give up. Don't ever quit. Never wallow in despair. Remember, this is an ongoing process.

Understanding Addiction

Growing up, I witnessed addiction all around me. The damage it causes has been evident since I was old enough to play on a playground. I observed people living as if they had nothing to live for. I’ve seen lives ruined by the inability to escape the need for a substance.

Some people give in to despair and wallow in their addiction until it takes their last breath. Yet, I’ve also seen individuals overcome their cravings and grab hold of a better life. Many have fought for years to break free from addiction. They often take their first step by surrendering to a higher power. The key to this journey is never giving up on yourself.

In this post, we will discuss why you can’t give up.

The Struggles We All Face

Life is not easy. Difficult times come to us all. We all face challenges and suffer at some point. Yet, we wake up and keep moving despite our suffering. There is something deep inside that keeps us going. It propels us to get moving each day.

You are here for a reason, and your life is valuable. You’re not a contingency. God has a plan for you, just as He had a plan for me. He prompted me to write this letter to you.

As I pursued sobriety, I contemplated giving up more times than I can count. The pain felt too great to overcome. But had I given up, I wouldn’t be able to encourage you today. Don’t give up on your pursuit of sobriety. No matter what you have been through, there is always hope.

Overcoming Past Mistakes

I am far from perfect. I’ve made many mistakes due to my addiction to lust. I have hurt those I love the most and had to seek their forgiveness. Through this, I learned that our past mistakes don’t have to define us.

Never Give Up on Your Pursuit of Sobriety

Losing doesn't make you a loser. You may fall, but that doesn't mean you have to stay down. Pornography hid my insecurities. I was a timid, lonely, and depressed man. Unbeknownst to me, I was giving it power every time I consumed it.

This series of posts explains what it took to remove those blinders. I can see my true self now and work to overcome the aspects of my life that should not be there. That’s what I want for you.

You may not be exactly like me, but the fact that you're using pornography indicates you are pursuing something. Something is missing, and porn fills that void. My hope is that you can reflect on what I've written and see your true self.

Identifying What Holds You Back

Identify the parts of yourself that you don’t want in your life and deal with them. This will take time. It will be hard work, and it may hurt, but I guarantee it’s worth it. You can’t give up because there is a reason why you are here.

You must realize your full potential. To do that, you must break free from porn addiction and keep going. Remind yourself that this may be where you are now, but it won’t always be this way.

The Promise of Sobriety

The good news is that a life of sobriety awaits you if you don’t quit. You can prevail. You can live the life of freedom you deserve. Trust me; I know because I did it.

I fought pornography addiction daily for ten years before I got sober. I overcame what seemed impossible ten years ago. If I can overcome pornography addiction, then so can you.

Thanks, and God Bless.