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nursestl

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HI. I have struggled with masturbation for a few months now. I was abused often as a kid and neglected by my parents quite a bit During these hard times, i often masturbated to feel better - starting around age 10. And now, 20 years later I find myself back in the habit. Yes I am in therapy for lots of sticky issues, but this one is tough.

I need prayer! lots of prayer. :crossrc:
Some advice would be helpful too!!


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I will pray for you. I know many suggest the purity course on that site. When you feel the desire to touch, I suggest you distract yourself with something. Take a walk, read your Bible, pray, anything to change the direction of your thoughts. You can do this, draw strength from Jesus!
 
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I will pray for you. I know many suggest the purity course on that site. When you feel the desire to touch, I suggest you distract yourself with something. Take a walk, read your Bible, pray, anything to change the direction of your thoughts. You can do this, draw strength from Jesus!
I agree give settingcaptivesfree.com a try....I'm praying for you.
 
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If you have other issues that you are working through in therapy then don't make masturbation a big issue right now. Other issues once worked on may give you a much better base to try this issue head on. Discuss this with your counsellor, and try and reach some understanding together about what order you will deal with this and the other issues in your life.

Sexual abuse sets you up for masturbation for several reasons. So, don't despair, don't beat up on yourself, and allow God to work with you in His time. Right up to his crucifixion , and even after his resurrection Jesus disciples still did not get what Jesus had achieved, yet Jesus never gave up on any of them.

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I am praying for you sister.
Day 10 is an awesome achievement!!
Remember, sweetie, this is sin, but it is no worse than any other sin, and God loves and forgives you! You are beloved and very precious.
God bless you, keep going :hug:

If you need to talk, please PM me.
 
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FYI This is actually nursestl - I have used both names at different times on this site

Thanks for asking Kal. Things are back to being not so good. Fell pretty hard over the last couple of days after doing so well for a month. I am very discouraged and depressed about it. This struggle is so hard!
TN
 
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