Don’t Be Deceived

When you’re trying to break free from porn, there are days that feel like punishment. Your mind is foggy. Your body feels off. Life hits harder, and you start to think, Wasn’t this supposed to get better? Don’t be deceived. You’re not being punished—you’re healing. Your brain has been trained for instant gratification. Trained to run to a screen when life gets tough. Now that you’re cutting it off, your brain is screaming for what it used to get. That’s called withdrawal, not failure. Porn made you think it was your escape, but it was your prison. And recovery isn’t just about avoiding a screen—it’s about rewiring your brain, retraining your mind, and facing life without numbing out. Don’t fall for the lie that your bad day means you’re doing something wrong. Sometimes a bad day just means you’re doing something right.