Thursday, January 20, 2011

Allies in the Anti-Porn, Pro-Relationship Revolution

We're lined up like a huge Red Rover team. All of us who cherish human connection and see how it's threatened by virtual-pseudo-connection.

I'm inspired by individuals all along the line. I love hearing from men who are mustering the courage and tenacity to get and stay porn free. I'm inspired by the stories of committed women who know their men are better than their worst behavior, and so hang on and keep fighting for what they value most.

I feel like my spot in the red rover line is getting stronger, and for that I'm indebted to to a few veteran bloggers who have offered encouragement and help to this novice over the last half year.

Dustin was kind enough to share with his audience my post, Five Reasons to Tell Her You Struggle with Porn over on his blog, Engaged Marriage. He has built an amazing community of readers. I was blown away by the passion of the discussion that followed that post.

My colleague and friend Laura Brotherson ran my post, Help for Husbands Stranded in the Sexual Desert. Again, the comments from readers were moving. Her website, Strengthening Marriage, is a goldmine of resources. In addition to her insightful blog, she has podcasts of her radio and TV programs. Of course her book, And They Were Not Ashamed, has for years been helping my clients heal their marriages.

Maybe I shouldn't admit this since I'm trying to swim with the big fish, but just a kind mention by Julie Sibert on her Intimacy in Marriage site doubled my traffic for the week!

Finally, thanks to the folks over at New Life Habits. Their willingness to run "Don't Lock Horns with the Devil" gave me my first (very addictive) taste of blogging.

I'll say more later about some projects I'm doing with Candeo and husbandandwife.com.

For now: keep a tight hold on the hands of those standing next to you! United, we can hold the line!

I'd love to hear what you (or someone else you're proud of) is doing at your point along the anti-porn, pro-relationship red rover line. Please share your stories by commenting below. They inspire the rest of us!

3 comments:

  1. Not sure if I posted on your blog before but my Mom and Step-Dad own porno shops and it brought a great deal of shame to me growing up. I obvioulsy fell into an addiction for many years and through the grace of God came out of it. I have been porn-free and clean for many years now so there IS HOPE for all who are struggling. Hope only comes from the Lord and if people don't turn to Him they will never have the help they truly need.

    I have a blog on my experiences here:

    http://porn-problem.blogspot.com/

    God bless you and the work you do Mark! KEEP IT UP! Please pray for my family.

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  2. Concerned, Thanks for speaking up! God bless you for your courage to stand up and choose a better life. May God bless your family.

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  3. Thanks Mark, same to you my friend! Many blessings!

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