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Post published by Geologian

I'm 26, a husband, father of two, and a student, but I'm still going through the same cycle that's I've been trapped in since I was 11. I've tried to change on my own over and over again since I joined the Church at 19. I was successful for a time, but now I see no way out. It's gotten so much worse recently. It used to be once a month, then once a week, and now its multiple times a day. It seems like any hint of stress, and I want to retreat to porn. I'm out of control. Please, scriptures to read, advice, anything would be a great blessing.
Outside more_vert
Outside
Welcome brother -- I think there's a good community of folks here who understand what you're going through.
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Outside more_vert
Outside
That you're here and wanting to rise above it is great. Don't get down on yourself because it's hard, from CS Lewis:
"No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good. A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is. After all, you find out the strength of the German army by fighting against it, not by giving in. You find out the strength of a wind by trying to walk against it, not by lying down."
Stardweller1 more_vert
Stardweller1
This isn't a deliberate rebellion on your part; it's a weakness. God does not see weakness as rebellion. Keep praying for help with this.
Geologian more_vert
Geologian
Thanks a lot Outside and Stardweller1. You've helped me gain some perspective on my struggle.