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Day 21
by Jake
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This is the longest I have made it in a long time. I’m a little over 21 days sober from porn and masturbation. Note (I’m a religious man, have been religious my whole life, but I struggle with same sex attraction) I have had so much anxiety worrying about my future and what it holds for me. I don’t want to be alone, really, but I don’t want to disappoint God. As I have gotten farther and farther into my sobriety it was difficult with urges and I was proud of myself, but I just have been really down. I have been being a better person, attending church, donating money, being kind to others, but I just have felt down and like God is punishing me although I want to be better. I’m almost like what’s the point? I’m trying to grow in my relationship with Christ but it’s like I’m on the phone on hold. I feel as if he doesn’t like me right now. I know this isn’t true, but my mental has been bad and I almost have been tempted to give back into the urges because what’s the point if I try to be a good person and I’m punished for it? Anyway I just wanted to vent because nobody knows me. Thanks for taking the time to read this if you did and good luck.

Comments (4)
Robert 144d ago

Just out of curiosity, are these attractions that you had pre-porn or do you think they’re from post-porn. Like are you heterosexual and finding yourself attracted to same sex or just always been attracted to the same sex?

Alan 145d ago

Yeah you’re not alone brother I’ve been struggling with pork addiction and same sex attraction since I was an early teenager . I think the more we abstain from watching porn and grow closer to God those feelings start to fade. Not completely but slowly it does.

Jake145d ago

Thanks Brent. I’m glad I’m not alone 😊

Brent145d ago

Thanks for sharing! My story is almost the same as yours; I’ve been addicted since I became a teenager. I also struggle with same-sex attraction. However, I’m also religious and have been my whole life. I also feel so distant from God most of the time. Like we’re on two different planets. But just know that it’s not always like this. You can feel joy and acceptance again. You can have that connection with God. Just keep going!

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