When Madi first discovered porn at the age of 13, she was immediately consumed by shame and the belief that she was the only girl looking at pornography. The cycle of looking at porn as an escape and the feelings of shame kept her from breaking free. Once she opened up to others about the struggle she was experiencing, she was able to understand that she wasn’t alone and to connect with her true identity. 

In this episode, Madi shares about her experiences and how she utilizes her story to provide support to other women and girls to know they’re not alone in their struggles, and encourages parents to have open, honest conversations with their kids about the harms of porn.

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Article: Don’t think Women Struggle with Porn? Read Stories from 5 Who Have

Article: Can Women Get Addicted to Watching Porn?

Podcast: CBC Ep. 97: My Experience Being a Girl Addicted to Porn for 13 Years

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