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Addiction to porn and masterbation Kevin Thursday, February 10, 2005

Question:

I am addicted to both porn and masterbating. I am married and my wife does not know of my addiction. I really want to get help for my addictions, but I am scared to tell my wife. My wife is very against both of these and she feels if I do either that I am cheating on her.

I have two fears about telling my wife. 1) She will leave me and/or 2) She will tell her family and friends about my addiction (she can't keep a secret!).

I know I have sinned for a long time and I am ready to start living my life the way Jesus taught us. What can I do??

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Kevin:

I praise God that you are ready to work on overcoming this terrible addiction.

I would suggest that you check out our online support group, Catholic Support Group for Sexual Addiction Recovery. There you will find some advice on how to deal with this addiction, how to avoid indulging the addiction, and a sympathetic group of people on a Message Board who understand your struggle.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary


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