Addiction journey updates - beginning steps
Hey there, everyone! This is my first time posting here, but I figured it might be cool to start a little journal about my journey towards recovery. Maybe it'll inspire someone else out there who's going through something similar.
I've ben dealing with porn and gambling issues for a while now-probably since my mid-20s. It's been a huge part of my life, let me tell you. Now that I'm married, though, I know I need to get things under control if I want to be the kind of husband I can truly be proud of.
So here we go-I'm starting my recovery today. Feel free to stick around and cheer me on, maybe drop a comment or two when you're feeling generous with encouragement. Any well wishes and prayers would also be super appreciated!
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u got dis bruh . da devil wanna maek us cheat rite? lmao nope, keep it real cuz god sent us good rels 2 b grateful for. idk bout u but i believe in us all tryin 2 stay strong.another day of grind and gr8fulnes, ttyl
thx omg u rly don't knw how much i apprciate it. u r right tho, god deserves waaay more than someone like me lol. hope ur day is gud too!
Hey there! You knoow what? Just keep going strong, my friend. The devil's got his own tricks up his sleeve, trying to turn us into cheaters and sex addicts-trying to mess up those beautiful relationships given to us by our heavenly Father. But don't let him get the upper hand, okay? I'm rooting for you and all of us out there battling it out every single day. Just another chance to be thankful for everything around us.
Day one already! Woke up feeling refreshed after that long night's sleep, grabbed my coffee, and did a little gaming before tidying up around the place.
Vacation next week, can't wait-it's going to be a total blast. So much fun planned for it, you know?
These temptations have been hanging heavy in my mind, though. I mean, God is sovereign over everything, no doubt about that. He doesn't approve of my sin, and I get that too. Need some prayers and support to help me stay on track today and every day.
Day one down, and it's been chill honestly. Kept away from all the stuff that stresses me out and started clearing some old clutter too. Played some games and had a great Saturday night.
Can't wait for my trip next week-I've got this awesome vacation lined up with some amazing adventures planneed!
Happy Sunday! Honestly, I'm so grateful it's day three in my healing mode. Gonna dive deeper into that later on. Just read Acts 8:26-40 about the Ethiopian eunuch's confession and stuff-that was pretty cool. Hope you have an awesome day too!
Morning everyone! It's day three of my recovery journey today. Tred to give a better update than yesterday but somehow got sidetracked.
I'm taking the week off work to prep for our vacation-heading to DC for the 4th and then out to the Outer Banks for a week after that. My wife has never been to either place so it's pretty exciting!
Trying to stay in prayer and tackle my addicction head on so I don't let my body take over. Primal instincts, you know? I've got a good mind but sometimes I rely too much on my body as an escape from reality. Had a decent childhood that was upended by some major stuff around 14-15-parents divorced and our house burned down. Hanging out with not-so-great influences didn't help either. Parents were doing theri best, despite the challenges of raising a semi-problematic 13-year-old like me.
Okay, I got carried away there for a minute. Back to being honest about facing my addiction.
Sending prayers your way today! Keep me in yours too!
I am sorry to hear about your difficult childhood. You are not alone; I am here for support.Sending you love.
thanks, appreciated it. hope u r doing ok.
i just wanted to say hi i guess maybe you too?
day 3 and 4 updates. been kinda busy so triggers r less. just avoiidng stuff while facing it for reals fr 1st time. 1 day at a time tho
vacation this week. ill try 2 post updates throught the trip
plz keep praying 4 me, i'll do same 4 u all
I think maybe I should just say that I really appreciate everyone's support here.