My Son: The Recovering Porn Addict
I am both saddened and encouraged by the response to this little series.
I first wrote about the statistics. I wanted you all to be aware. I then wanted you to know WHY. Why I wanted you to be aware of the statistics. It was because my son struggled with pornography.
I titled this recovering because, I believe, like with any addiction, there will always be a draw to it.
Why the picture with a bridge? I feel it resembles crossing over to recovery and leaving the addiction behind.
Where is he today?
He lives with 2 roommates about 40 minutes from us.
They share a room to hold each other accountable….so no girls in the bedroom.
He is in prayer about pastoring Jr High youth at his church. Yes, they are aware of his past. He is being held accountable to the leadership.
This is Redemption.
Jesus uses ALL things for good.
While my son wishes he hadn’t taken that path he is fully able and willing to help others that are taking the path he took.
He is giving God the glory for healing and restoration.
God didn’t turn his back on my son.
He is still using him in ministry.
Youth….where my son has always wanted to be. Maybe not Jr High…..but who loves Jr High 🙂
By not being quiet about his struggles, my son is able to be approached by the young men and boys in his youth that need help.
He can talk with them speaking from experience.
All to give God the glory of deliverance.
Would I be writing this series if it had turned out differently? I don’t know. I would like to think so. Writing in the midst of it instead of after I know the outcome.
I pray that this has encouraged you in some way. If you have a son, or daughter, that has pornography addiction. Know there is hope.
Never give up hope!
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Oh, the broken pieces in our life can be used for God’s glory when we lay down our pride and sit with humble hearts! My husband and I have had to do that with our own lives….sins run deep in our family, but God’s grace is beautiful! I pray your sonhelps turn the tide for his generation and the ones to follow! Thank you for stepping out – be open, transparent and REAL!!!!
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God is so amazing with His mercy, grace, love and forgiveness! What a testimony your son has! God is using him and doing great things in his life, to where he can now help others. I will definitely add your son to my prayer journal and be praying for him and his work!
Ah, Katey. Thanks for blogging about this. Our young people in our churches need to have a peer they can go to when they struggle. Tell your son I’m praying he will continue to walk in victory and mightly be used by The Lord to help others.
Miss Katey, the sharing of this story will help others seek and receive the healing they need. It will.
Thank you, your family, and your son for allowing God to use you all for His glory.
Blessings.
I applaud your boy and then too, your family, for not hiding in shame and guilt, and in “what went wrong” and “all is lost”… We all have hidden corners that need to be exposed to light. Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for wanting most of all, to move forward, and not let embarrassment or fear be a stumblingblock in your upward journey. May God strengthen each of you to keep fighting for holiness, even as your fights are strengthening others.