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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2017 21:13:48 GMT -7
Hi this is my first time on BG. My wife suggested that I join. We are currently working through Mike's couples book together. A little about my story:
I was first exposed to pornography as a youth around 13 years old. I found my uncles stash of magazines. From then on up until recently I became a slave to it. There have been times when I stayed away from internet pornography years at a time. Eventually I find myself back at it again. This has greatly impacted my marriage and children. Currently I am praying every morning and reading the Bible often. This time around I have been away from pornography for about a year. The toughest times right now are on my job. I am often exposed to magazines with vulgar covers. Additionally, because it is getting warmer there is always someone walking around in revealing clothing. Men on my job also hang up swim suit calendars at work. These images are everywhere and it can become very frustrating.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2017 22:22:49 GMT -7
Hi Lee. Welcome to BG. I am glad you decided to join. You will find the men here supportive.
I highly recommend starting an accountability thread and to dive right in and start reading and posting. We are a team and we are family here.
Keep praying and reading the Bible. One thing you may want to try is carrying some small cards with scripture verses on them while you are working. Then when you are tempted you can pull out those cards and read a scripture verse. A good way to counter the lies of temptations is the truth of God's word.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2017 23:48:28 GMT -7
Hello, Lee and Welcome!
You will find some pretty amazing men and women here, all in different phases of and having their own personal experiences with PA. Good job on joining and reaching out, it's really a great thing that you have taken this step.
Stay strong and know that you are among friends here.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2017 3:18:06 GMT -7
Good morning Lee, and welcome to BG. You will find a lot of non judgmental support here. Share your story, and start an accountability log would be my first suggestion. Have a blessed day.
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Post by KevinesKay on Jun 8, 2017 8:01:45 GMT -7
Hi Lee80. Welcome. You abstained from P for a year. That's great. I'm curious to find out the story that prompted you and your wife to read Mike's book. And thus, brought you to BG. Maybe you'll share more details in your accountability thread.
Thanks for sharing Glad you're here.☺
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Post by rical on Jun 10, 2017 18:41:06 GMT -7
Welcome Lee, I joined a month ago and for the time ever I don't feel like I have fight this by myself
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 21:54:54 GMT -7
Hi Lee80. Welcome. You abstained from P for a year. That's great. I'm curious to find out the story that prompted you and your wife to read Mike's book. And thus, brought you to BG. Maybe you'll share more details in your accountability thread. Thanks for sharing Glad you're here.☺ We started reading the book because we need some help and a place to begin moving forward. My wife was searching around on the internet and found BG. This lead her to looking in to the book. We thought it would be a good idea to try it out.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 5:36:55 GMT -7
Good introduction, Lee. I can completely relate. I pray daily for strength and in the knowledge that my alternative to porn is not ‘nothing’, it is a wondrous full life in Christ. I will ... Embrace Gratitude Embrace Wholesome Healthy Pleasure Embrace Meaningful Work Embrace Kingdom Work (serving others) Embrace God
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