“When the hardcore stuff stopped doing it for me, I started to search for simulated rape videos. When they ran their course, I tried to find actual rape videos.”

Cover photo by Caju Gomes. 6 minute read. My dad doesn’t have a porn addiction. He can stop any time he wants. …At least that’s what he likes…

“I can’t tell you all how much happier I am since I’ve stopped watching porn…I was so unhappy with my life. It’s a drug, no doubt about it. “

Like most people, I was exposed to porn at an early age. My family was verbally and emotionally abusive…porn became my substitute, and my coping mechanism.

“I thought I was strong enough to fight through what was occurring but instead it was eating away at me. Porn has warped that man’s mind and hurt his abilities to have a fulfilling relationship.”

I can’t enjoy sex with him anymore because I’m too self conscious to the point it’s painful for me. I over-think about it, and how I look nothing like porn.

“I spent the last 6 years hating myself, considering myself a monster, a disgrace to society and a poor excuse for a human being.”

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This post was originally published in the Chicago Tribune. It has been shared with the author’s permission. Eight years ago I made the decision to stop viewing…