An introduction and a beginning [repost]

[Sunfoot]

[Note: This is a repost, now that there's a defined home for intros (^_^) ~ Thanks]


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Hello, and thank goodness for all things good. This website is good and I feel blessed to have found it. I'm not glad that I have to face my problem as an addiction, but I am blessed to have the opportunity to do so. I'm a member of another fellowship, NA, and am making steps to membership with SAA and/or SA. I only mention these fellowships because I've learned through recovery in NA that I cannot face my addiction alone. For that reason, and that I'm working to accept this problem as an addiction, I must be prepared to accept that I cannot face P & MB addiction alone. I'm blessed to realize that recovery is working for this addict in NA - my drug addiction clean date is 2004.07.31. Therefore I have much hope going into the process of recovery from P & MB addiction.

I don't know how best to make intro, I've seen and related to each I've encountered in this forum. But to borrow the principle of simplicity, suffice to say that I'm experiencing an upheaval inside of myself which demands change. So earlier today (03/24) I Googled "porn addiction recovery" and found this website. I found a place where it appears that I can find support and understanding. I found a place where I fit in, where I can share my progress and seek wisdom in facing my challenges. I found a sense of serenity just knowing this. Kudos to all who have posted in these forums and thanks in advance for your support and well-wishing. I feel deep respect for the posts and replies I've read so far and I look forward to reading and interacting more as I grow.

I'll sum up this intro by re-stating my gratitude for those persons who were motivated to creating this site and these forums. I also feel grateful for those persons who have forged ahead and posted and shared experience, strength, and hope. I've gleaned a great deal from what I've read so far. Perhaps the most important is that I don't ever have to feel like I'm on this journey alone. It's hard to find the right words to convey these feelings completely. Perhaps a simple, "Thank You" will do.

In terms of this recovery, I am stating that my clean date for P & MB addiction is 2008.03.25. I hope that with honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness in conjunction with solid support and encouragement, this clean date will remain the same. To everyone else struggling with this addiction, I wish you continued success and strength in all that you do. Just remember that we're here for each other, and that the "I" in U N I T Y is surrounded by all of its fellow letters - it does not stand alone.

Namasté,
Sunfoot
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[dave42]

"my drug addiction clean date is 2004.07.31." that is fantastic! And it's also a huge inspiration. Hang in there and good luck! Dave42