A Husband's Struggle with Pornography
Many women suffer silently and alone, feeling at a loss because of their husband’s addiction to porn. Sometimes this problem is discovered by a wife who is suspicious due to unusual behavior by her husband; other times a wife accidentally stumbles across a hint that leads her to discover this addiction. Whatever the case, shock and confusion usually follow.
Yes, it is the husband who has the problem, but it becomes the wife’s problem as well, as she struggles inwardly ... desperately trying to handle it on her own. Many times the wife feels too ashamed or embarrassed to get the counsel that is needed.
Wives who are in this situation need to know they are not alone. A Focus on the Family report showed that in the year 2000, 63 percent of men attending the “Men, Romance & Integrity Seminars” admitted to struggling with porn that very year. Two-thirds (66 percent) were in church leadership, and 10 percent were pastors. Also, one in seven calls that currently come into the Focus on the Family’s Pastoral Care hotline is about Internet pornography.
Secondly, wives need to now that there is hope! In Christ, this form of captivity can be broken. Husbands may need to undergo counseling, and they will definitely need accountability with other Christian men, but change is possible.
If you are currently struggling in this area, we highly recommend the life-changing Bible Study "Redemptive Waters." For further insight and spiritual support, take some time to explore our suggested books specific to this struggle. Check out other valuable resources as well as the testimonies
of those who have gone through this and have come to the other side.
Also, remember you are not alone. Even now many are experiencing your
heartache and also seeking help. Contact us and share your heart and your pain (anonymously if you wish). Don't hesitate to ask for prayer.
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