Hello fellow Catholics, It greatly pleases me to find this Catholic support group. This addiction has been something that has plagued me since age 12 or 13. At the time I did not truly know what I was getting into but something that has persisted up till now at age 21. Since beginning I have tried often to stop, with only momentary successes. Recently my temptations have compounded and I have slept with a number of women over the past few years. I suppose it doesn't help that I'm going to college with so many liberal minded people. I ask God often for help and forgiveness in my life and do not wish to remain in such a forsaken state. I hold myself accountable for my actions and have decided to come here for help. I want to develop a stronger relationship with God unclouded by these torments. I'm a premedical student and I know God has been there for me since I have made my vocational choice. He has helped me get where I am, and has also shown me the consequences of my sin. I cannot expect to revive his promises if I will not live the life he asked of me. I wish to live what God has specified and live a pious life by doing so. As I have seen peoples prayer is quite powerful. I know when my mother prays for something it is very likely her request will be granted. She knows some of what I am struggling with through various embarrassing discoveries when I was younger, and observations of me withholding from communion often. Due to the nature of this problem I have asked none for any prayer, and feel a bit alone in consolations and assistance. Please brothers and sisters pray on my behalf, and guide me that I defeat this lustful disease forever. God bless you, In the name of the father, the son, and the holy spirit.
