Strength in Numbers (from David)

David sent me this blog post. It is dated October 12, 2009.

David writes:

We continue to get correspondence from people who have heard about our story and are having similar struggles. Lisa gets them every day via email and on the blog. I've gotten a number via snail mail here in jail. I'm not surprised by the number of people who are trying to find a way out of their sex addiction or are trying to help a family member. What I am surprised by is the desperation and fear these people have of reaching out for help.

The stigma of people struggling with sexually based addiction (not even child pornography) is so strong that individuals choose to continue acting out rather than get help. What I've heard from those that have contacted us is that they are gaining strength and conviction from all those who are part of FromShame2Grace. Even though we do have some who are detractors, which I understand, the messages encouraging us are so moving and supportive.

We're truly seeing strength in numbers and what it truly means to go from the isolation of shame to the freedom of grace. I pray every day that we touch just one life. God is answering that prayer everyday.

God bless,
David