In this episode of UpStream, marriage and family therapist Jeremy Keaton reveals how pornography fundamentally violates the nature of marriage. "Marriage is supposed to be like a blank canvas where couples co-create their own beautiful picture," Jeremy explains. "Pornography introduces outside colors and shapes – it contaminates what should be sacred between two people."
Perhaps most hopeful is Jeremy's insight that pornography addiction is rarely about sex itself. Instead, it's about emotional regulation and connection. People use pornography when they lack healthier ways to process stress, anxiety, or past trauma. As Jeremy powerfully states, "The opposite of addiction isn't sobriety—it's relationship."
If you're struggling with pornography or its effects on your marriage, know that healing is possible. Focus on the Family offers consultation services, and their book "Aftershock" provides a compassionate, biblically-grounded pathway forward. With specialized counseling, accountability partnerships, and group support, even the most damaged relationships can find restoration.
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