stigma

I've been a porn addict and escort user for 30 plus years. Im a NoFap member and working on ditching the habit. It's tough. We know that. But our addiction, unlike gambling or alcohol is one that is tightly linked to social stigma. "...you what?? you see escorts and jerk off to porn??? Ewww..."...

Hi all, I'm just curious if anybody is/was concerned about coming out about porn or sex addictions based on any stigmas or negative stereotypes that they didn't want to be dragged into. I know I certainly did. I didn't want to be remembered as a creep or some kind of pervert, or some chronic...