We're Not Alone

Husband and I were talking about what we heard of conference last night and for the first time in a long time neither one of us could remember a talk about porn and/or repentance. (Keep in mind, we have 2 young kids and although conference was on all day, we admittedtly didn't hear it all- or even most.)

"I guess it's just not a problem anymore." I joked with him.
"Yeah. That's what I hear at Group. Nobody's struggling these days, it has just vanished." He responded.

3 or 4 years ago I would have bet that Husband and I were the only ones in the whole wide world with such a horrific problem. Except for perverts, child molesters, and a bunch of people in prison of course.

I had no idea that so many people struggled with pornography and sexual addiciton. I had no idea that GOOD people struggled with it. And I certainly had no idea that MOST people struggled on some level. (I'd say "most" is a a generous understatment - wouldn't you?)

After Husband returned from PASG I realized that the entire time he was gone I read and read and read. New blogs, old blogs and forum posts. I got sucked into the world of addiction recovery and didn't come out for nearly 2 hours.

I found new friends and checked in with old friends. I read miraculous and heartbreaking stories. I found strength among my sisters who are also fighting this addiction with all they have. And I came out inspired (a little tired) and stronger.

To say I'm in good company is an understatement.

I'm glad to know now what I didn't know then.