Stories from women just like you
Hallie’s Story
My first exposure to pornography was in fourth grade when I got an iPod touch.
You Are Not A Statistic—You Are Beloved
Jesus doesn’t see us as part of the statistic because He sees all of us, not just an isolated event or season of our lives.
What I Looked for in Men, I Found in God
I thought being wanted, even temporarily, would make me feel worthy. But it only deepened my emptiness.
A Fall is Not the End
I can fall back on Him and His love for me, and know I’m not alone in this fight.
Flourishing in Freedom
To flourish is to draw near the Lord—to act in accordance with His plan for your life.
What Does Real Restoration Look Like?
Jesus can heal you, and He wants to heal you—desperately.
I’ve Been Made New, and So Can You
If you’re thinking about joining a small group but are afraid of the unknown, I’m here to encourage you.
Changing The World
If you are reading this and question if anything will work, I invite you to give Magdala a try. I was as skeptical as anyone, and am so glad I was proved wrong.
365 Days of Magdala
A small group participant in the spring, an intern in the summer, and a moderator in the fall.
Waging War With My Thoughts
Even during the time I was the most trapped in my addiction, God was still working.
Shelby’s Story
No one wants to admit they’re a victim, and in less than a year I became one of two different evils.
I Want to Be Loved…
What I remember fiercely about the times I struggled most with pornography is not the shame or guilt, but how completely consumed I was by my desire to feel loved.
The Ache of Uncertainty
We can’t see the whole plan; we have no idea how our life will turn out, and the devil knows this.
“Praying It Away”
Why telling someone who’s suffering to “pray harder” isn’t helpful, and what to do instead.
Lies, Vocation, and The Gift of Desperation
For over half my life I lived in secrecy, shame, and isolation, believing the lies my addiction told me. Not anymore.
Recovery and Lord of the Rings
Anyone who has identified an addiction and resolved to quit has stared down the path of a similar journey.
The Body is Not the Enemy
Disciplining the body certainly has its place in recovery, not because your body is the enemy.
Not Alone: Helping Others Feel Seen in a Private Battle
To the woman reading this who has struggled with pornography, masturbation, lustful thoughts, sexual daydreaming, and any other disordered desire - in case you’ve never heard it before - me too.