Sobriety.

So many who struggle to break the stronghold of pornography dream of one day achieving this goal. They hunger to separate themselves from the shame they experience due to their addictive behaviors. However, those who have worked to achieve sobriety understand it goes much further than refraining from watching pornography.

Real freedom from pornography is achieved with a transformation that positively impacts many facets of our lives.

This conversion includes:

– Improving emotional IQ

– Becoming outwardly focused

– Dedication toward mindfulness

– Learning to process emotional discomfort

– Committing to being honest and transparent

– Dealing with fears

– Becoming passionate about life

This is only a partial list of the potential changes that can completely transform an individual’s life.

Perhaps you noticed all of the objectives listed above are related to being emotionally undeveloped. In fact, nine out of 10 men I have worked with not only have a porn addiction but also struggle to connect with others emotionally.  

Becoming free of porn without working on emotionally developed keeps individuals from experiencing joy and building healthy connections. They may be cleaned from porn, but their relationships are still suffering.

Therefore, being sober is not enough.

And it’s important to understand that transformation is ongoing, and we will never reach perfection. In fact, there will be setbacks but with our new approach toward life we navigate these challenges and see them as learning experiences.

Recovery does not end when we stop looking at porn, it’s just the beginning.

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