Ready to move on with my life

[Phoenix2223]

Yesterday I turned 40. I have a beautiful wife and I love my kids and I'm tired of carrying around this secret sense of failure. I've been trying to quit for over 20 years, but mostly on my own. This fall I had some of my best success, and I want to build on that and keep moving forward, not giving up because of relapse.

 

[salvacion_a_888]

Welcome, @Phoenix2223. Happy birthday, and what a gift to give yourself for your 40th. Get connected here--you've got a whole community of guys who are in the same position and wanna help. Feel free to reach out to me for support. Best of luck.

 

[Robbiebob]

Hear you loud and clear my friend, like you im very happily married (2nd marriage) & you could say that this is my secret sin that my dearest wife doesn't know about (How terrible!).... Like you im determined to shack this thing once & for all in this new year & I have to say I feel great about it.
You have my utmost support.

 

[NewPaths]

Yesterday I turned 40. I have a beautiful wife and I love my kids and I'm tired of carrying around this secret sense of failure. I've been trying to quit for over 20 years, but mostly on my own. This fall I had some of my best success, and I want to build on that and keep moving forward, not giving up because of relapse.

Welcome Phoenix2223! I admire you for the steps you are taking to be done with this. I am 40 as well, and only about 2 1/2 years ago started experiencing real freedom, after over 20 years of porn addiction.

I absolutely know what you mean about carrying around a secret sense of failure. That's exactly what it feels like. That's exciting to hear that you've been having success! Keep going! Like you said, even if you relapse, keep going. Get back up, tweak your plan if you need to, and take the next step. Freedom is absolutely possible for you!