No Porn Marriage Episode 1 - Stories of Healing
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Nov 1, 2019 
D.A. Horton and Elicia Horton, pastors at Reach Fellowship in Long Beach, California, share their inspiring journey of overcoming pornography struggles. They discuss the emotional toll of these challenges on relationships and the importance of vulnerability in healing. The couple emphasizes the need for open conversations about intimacy, setting boundaries, and creating safe spaces for honest discussions with children. Personal narratives highlight how faith and community support can guide individuals towards freedom and restoration.
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Early Porn Exposure Warps Marital Intimacy
- Early exposure to pornography leads to unrealistic expectations in marriage.
- Instant gratification from porn damages the natural beauty of sexual intimacy.
Elicia's Teenage Pornography Struggle
- Elicia struggled with pornography as a teenager, influenced by childhood sexual abuse.
- Lack of protection and open conversation made her curiosity and struggle feel normal.
Sharing Abuse Fosters Healing
- Elicia waited five years into marriage before sharing her sexual abuse and porn struggle with D.A.
- His empathy and willingness to support deepened their intimacy and healing.