How Do I Forgive My Spouse?

Jan 27, 2018 | Ministry to Wives of Porn Addicts, Misc., Women, Women's Ministry

We are going to tackle the F word here. Perhaps it’s a word you haven’t allowed to cross your lips when it comes to your spouse’s addiction to pornography for one reason or another. Maybe you’re not sure what it looks like in this context. I’d wager that you find it...

Sex + Love = Pressure to Do and Be Something Sexual

Jan 3, 2018 | Ministry to Wives of Porn Addicts, Uncategorized

I’m pretty sure our Christmas wrapping paper was still sitting in the garbage can at the end of the driveway the day I saw my first Valentine’s decorations on sale at Hobby Lobby. VALENTINE’S DAY: What is meant to be one day a year (February 14th) when one remembers...

Sobriety is Being Able to Laugh Again

Nov 24, 2017 | Ministry to Wives of Porn Addicts, Uncategorized, Vicki Tiede, Women

If you looked closely at pictures in our family photo album, you could probably determine by my eyes whether certain pictures were taken “before the porn,” ”during the porn,” or “after the porn.” Laughter and hope packed their bags and moved out when rejection, fear,...

Never In My Wildest Dreams (Guest Post by Lori Wildenberg)

Jun 19, 2017 | Parenting on your Knees, Prayer, Vicki Tiede, Women

*I am so grateful and proud that Lori Wildenberg chose to write Messy Journey. I’ve bought more than 10 copies and given them away. YES, it’s THAT amazing! I read this book before it was released and enthusiastically endorsed it. This book is for parents...

Self-Image: The Struggle is Real (Guest Post by Varina Denman)

May 2, 2017 | Ministry to Wives of Porn Addicts, Vicki Tiede, Women

I’ve always struggled with self-esteem, which is surprising to many who know me. Apparently I hide it well. I’m slim, I have naturally curly hair, and my complexion is smooth. So as I’ve heard from a few friends and seen in the eyes of others: What do I have to be...

He Does Not Want to Seek Help, What Now?

Mar 6, 2017 | Ministry to Wives of Porn Addicts, Uncategorized

Your Husband Does Not Want to Seek Help, What Now? This question can really be interpreted two ways. 1. Your husband wants to quit looking at porn, but he’s going to do it his way and he doesn’t want to seek outside help. (That may include help from you, his wife.) 2....