Breaking The Silence
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
The email I Thought That
I Would NEVER Receive!
My sister sent me an email on January 20, 2018.
My sister's name is Becca and she is one year younger than me. In the email she brought up some family issues from our childhood that are difficult to discuss. Up to this point in our life, we had avoided addressing these conversations - as most people do with difficult family conversations. But, Becca's email opened the door for healthy discussion and healing to take place.
She broke the silence. That's leadership!
Becca is quiet, kind, and an introvert who cares selflessly for her family! She is a loyal mom and wife and she follows through on her commitments. Becca prefers to avoid conflict and keep the peace except when it becomes harmful to those she loves. I am surprised by her bravery and courage to break the silence by bringing up an important but difficult conversation! It was a critical milestone for my journey. It gave me permission to dive into topics I once felt were off-limits.
Thank you Becca for being an incredible leader with the courage to break the silence! I will always admire and respect you for it. You are one of my bravest heroes, Becca. I will be forever grateful to you for the doors it opened in my heart and life!
Leadership takes many different forms, personalities, and personas, but it always requires courage! In honor of Becca's courageous leadership, I have named my blog, "Breaking The Silence." As I help men out of porn addiction to lasting freedom, this blog commits to engaging in the important, but difficult and necessary conversations to help these men and their families.
P.S.
My other idea was to name the blog, "Cut The Bull*@#*." I am tired of watching people pretend to be something they are not! I am as guilty as anyone. I spent decades with the philosophy what others did not know would not hurt them and "fake it 'til you make it."
It is time to cut the BS. It's time to get real with each other. Transformation occurs only when we choose to be vulnerable and authentic.
Lets cut the BS people!
HELLO,
my name is dustin.
I know exactly how an inability to quit porn feels, because I have been there too. In my teenage years I fell into patterns of sexual addiction, depression, and anxiety to cope with life. As an adult I became isolated and focused on my work as a pastor, secretly hoping that if I could just help enough people, I could feel better about myself.
When my wife confronted me ten years into our marriage I reached out for help. I know it often feels like reaching out is the last thing you want to do, but I did not find any freedom until after I reached out. I went through a 90-day in-patient treatment program where I found a safe place to work through my issues and struggles.
Thanks to my faith in Jesus Christ, I left rehab a new man—an imperfect man who is making the daily choice to keep being vulnerable and pressing on. Now, I want to help you find lasting freedom! Subscribe to my newsletter to receive tips, insights, and growth opportunities right to your inbox!
Hi, I Am Dustin Anderson
Husband, Father, and Leader
I know exactly how an inability to quit porn feels, because I have been there too. When my wife confronted me ten years into our marriage I reached out for help. Thanks to my faith in Jesus Christ, I left rehab a new man—an imperfect man who is making the daily choice to keep being vulnerable and pressing on.
Now, I want to help you find lasting freedom!
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