For a long time, I struggled to find a way to help Latter-day Saints quickly understand what was really going on with the so-called “pornography epidemic” both inside and outside the Church. So many conference talks, so many Ensign articles, … Continue reading
I have to start this post with the same assertion I always make and that is that while I believe the porn epidemic is huge inside the LDS Church, it is nevertheless no more prevalent there than in other communities. … Continue reading
Why do Mormon sex blogs ignore the reality of lust? In the “Mormon Moment,” Latter-day Saints are seizing opportunities to share their views with the world. We are definitely proving that in many ways, we are a peculiar people–not necessarily … Continue reading
Courage to ask one simple question about addiction. As an LDS addict in recovery, I have had to learn the shocking truth of how my addicted brain succeeded in lying to me for so many years. And also the truth … Continue reading
We are thrilled to announce that RowboatAndMarbles.org is now available in a stylish mobile format for reading on iPhones, iPads, Androids and other mobile devices! It looks fabulous! This is part of our ongoing effort to make the information on … Continue reading
I used to hate New Year’s resolutions. I hated them primarily because the one big resolution–to stop consuming pornography (forever, and this time I mean it!)–was so elusive. I wanted to “stop the porn” and had tried everything to stop. … Continue reading
The other day I got an email that gave me an enormous amount of hope. It came from a guy who has started up a website, PASGworks.com. The purpose of this new website is to serve as a “resource for … Continue reading
Addiction is like the ocean’s tide. Sometimes it’s clear out on the horizon and poses no problem. At other times, however, you’re up to your eyeballs in it. In the past, events and circumstances outside my control were like the … Continue reading
The real reasons why so many LDS men can’t kick their pornography addiction. I BRIEFLY CONSIDERED calling this “The Essay No One Wants to Read,” but then decided to plunge in and call it what it is, an explanation of … Continue reading
An LDS woman’s story of recovery from her husband’s pornography addiction. My husband has been a pornography addict since he was thirteen years old. He struggled with this addiction all through high school. He was able to stay away from … Continue reading