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...

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...

Pornography ~ The Unwelcome Guest in Your Home

Mar 5, 2017 | Ministry to Wives of Porn Addicts, Uncategorized, Women

Have you discovered that pornography showed up in your home like an uninvited guest, unpacked her bags, and isn’t catching on that she is UNwelcome? If so, let me begin by telling you that I’m sorry. I’m sorry that this is a post that caught your attention and felt...

What Should We Tell Kids… When Porn Invades Your House

Apr 12, 2016 | Ministry to Wives of Porn Addicts, Women

That’s an obvious question to ask if pornography has invaded your home and is tearing apart your marriage. Here’s a hard fact that’s difficult to swallow: according to a survey*, in 67% of cases in which one parent was acting out sexually (pornography, adultery,...