4. Is it my fault?
Unpacking the science behind why he looks at porn, and why he can't stop.
In this episode we correct the lie that you are responsible for your husband's compulsive porn use. We talk about the impact of believing this lie and all the ways that we tried to fix the problem on our own. Then we dive into the scientific research and look at what is really going on in his brain. We explain why he looks at porn, why he can't stop and also why he is unlikely to reach out for help without your intervention.
In this episode we correct the lie that you are responsible for your husband's compulsive porn use. We talk about the impact of believing this lie and all the ways that we tried to fix the problem on our own. Then we dive into the scientific research and look at what is really going on in his brain. We explain why he looks at porn, why he can't stop and also why he is unlikely to reach out for help without your intervention.
- porn addiction
- marriage
- wives
- relationships
- christian
- sex addiction
- recovery
Here are some terrific resources from Fight The New Drug and Your Brain on Porn to watch and share that explain exactly what porn is doing to your brain.
https://fightthenewdrug.org/get-the-facts/
https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/videos-articles/
https://brainheartworld.org/?_ga=2.190088492.620361454.1578757256-1560845954.1575041885
To ask the Fight For Love Team a question or see our others resources go to www.fightforloveministries.org
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.