I’m a little scared to talk about this, but does anyone ever want to self-harm or even end your life because your porn use makes you hate yourself so much and can have such hopelessness?
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Ethan•109d ago
Yeah actually, thats where I used to be as well. I used to think the world would be better off without me, and my family and friends around me simply tolerated me. It stripped me of my self-confidence and self-worth, only letting me see the worst parts of me. But this stopped me from understanding that others still see the good in me, even though I couldn’t. But things are different now, and its not because I won over porn, I’m still struggling with that, and even the old feelings every now and then. But I can say with full confidence that God changed me, my point of view, my self-image, my worth. I realized that I’m inevitably gonna mess up, and everyone has things they are absolutely ashamed of, because we’re human and hardwired for sin. But God taught me He can use me in this state, and that even though I will still mess up, that doesn’t make me any less worthy of life and redemption. I understand now that instead of feeling sorry for myself, I have to understand what I did and give up my problems to Jesus, and He’ll redeem what I can’t. He showed me I was worthy of love again. So if you are every thinking that way again, remember, there is only one you, only one Shannon. You may feel alone, but truly you are not. I guarantee that others in your life don’t simply tolerate you, but love you because you are dear to them. And you are beautifully and wonderfully made in the image of God, and there is nothing He can’t heal. If anyone tells you that you are too far gone, they are wrong and actively choosing to speak evil in your life. Keep growing yourself, keep owning up to your mistakes, and keep remembering that you are worthy of love. God bless my friend
Ryan•109d ago
no, but you can talk about it
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Yeah actually, thats where I used to be as well. I used to think the world would be better off without me, and my family and friends around me simply tolerated me. It stripped me of my self-confidence and self-worth, only letting me see the worst parts of me. But this stopped me from understanding that others still see the good in me, even though I couldn’t. But things are different now, and its not because I won over porn, I’m still struggling with that, and even the old feelings every now and then. But I can say with full confidence that God changed me, my point of view, my self-image, my worth. I realized that I’m inevitably gonna mess up, and everyone has things they are absolutely ashamed of, because we’re human and hardwired for sin. But God taught me He can use me in this state, and that even though I will still mess up, that doesn’t make me any less worthy of life and redemption. I understand now that instead of feeling sorry for myself, I have to understand what I did and give up my problems to Jesus, and He’ll redeem what I can’t. He showed me I was worthy of love again. So if you are every thinking that way again, remember, there is only one you, only one Shannon. You may feel alone, but truly you are not. I guarantee that others in your life don’t simply tolerate you, but love you because you are dear to them. And you are beautifully and wonderfully made in the image of God, and there is nothing He can’t heal. If anyone tells you that you are too far gone, they are wrong and actively choosing to speak evil in your life. Keep growing yourself, keep owning up to your mistakes, and keep remembering that you are worthy of love. God bless my friend