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I am not sure whether this is the appropriate venue for this type of information and if not feel free to move it. One of the first ways to getting help for an addictive behavior is to learn about it. However, most studies reveal their findings in a clinical, sterile manner but offer little to help those who suffer from and with their addiction. Perhaps our COL members can recommend sites which can offer help. (Not those who are making an offer for a book or "system") Yes any addiction steals from us and those who love us and learning about it is a good pre-requisite to taking the "First Step". I found the following site which has given their permission to copy. Here is the site: http://newlifehabits.com/2007/08/08/how ... addiction/ There are other topics too. Anyone else have a suggestion for a site or publication which may offer help?

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Pax et Bonum


Schultzz

Catholic Answers has a 5-CD set by Jason Evert, Pure of Heart: Breaking Free of Porn which can be found here:
http://shop.catholic.com/product.php?productid=178

There is also a Catholic Support Group for Sexual Addiction Recovery, which is a private forum. Even if someone doesn't wish to join the discussion, some of the material is available for public viewing and may be helpful for a person suffering with this addiction.

http://www.saint-mike.org/csgsar/default.asp

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Rebecca

Thank you Rebecca. Any other ideas?

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Pax et Bonum


Schultzz

Actually, yes - I have a link to a seven step process that has been known to help people break their bondage to porn. (I don't know if this falls into what you would call a "system," but it is free. You don't have to sign up for anything; it is simply an informational site.) The process involves conversion, repentance, Confession, dealing with pride, rebellion and unforgiveness, knowing who you are in Christ, and worship, prayer and fasting. (I know that was more than 7, but some of the steps are combined.)

Unfortunately I can't post the link here. If you email me, I'll send it to you.

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Rebecca