Monthly Archives: March 2014

“Sober” vs. “Chaste”

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Cimachol

Maybe I’m the only one bothered by this, but I keep seeing the word “sober” by those with impurity addictions to refer to restraining oneself from impure sexual behavior. The word for that is “chaste,” not “sober.” Yes, I realize … Continue reading →

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Helpful resources in fighting porn addiction

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Cimachol

Note: This morning I edited this 3-year-old post, because one of the resources I originally mentioned no longer exists, and another I can simply no longer recommend as I’ve learned a bit more about the man who runs it. Both … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the recovering porn addict

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Cimachol

“If sensuous beauty delights you, praise God for the beauty of corporeal things, and channel the love you feel for them unto their Maker, lest the things that please you lead you to displease him.” – St. Augustine, Confessions One … Continue reading →

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How addressing depression helped me beat porn addiction

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Cimachol

One thing that helped prepare me for the battle against pornography addiction was that I had already begun to address the issue of depression in my life. Some of the same skills were critical to success in both struggles. For … Continue reading →

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Imprisoned in Hedonism: The Journey Begins

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cimachol

I had all but given up. I was a 40-year old man who had been addicted to pornography since I had been old enough to buy it, and to all kinds of behaviors that related to its use. (I see … Continue reading →

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