PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT LISTEN TO OR LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A LOVING, TRUSTED ADULT. After making an episode in which I shared how I became addicted to masturbation, I was shocked by how many people viewed the video on YouTube and reached out on social media. This has inspired me to start a 10-part series on overcoming such an addiction. In this episode, I share how the first step in finding freedom from any addiction is admitting to yourself - and to God - that you are indeed addicted and need His help to break your chains. Note: Following these steps may not be exactly how the Lord intends to heal you, but I hope He will allow them to be pivotal points in your journey, as they were in mine. This podcast originated as a YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBeZc39-f0E To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. To watch the preceding episode on how I became addicted to masturbation, go to the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9j9vslmrS0 To watch the video of Catholic/Christian therapist Jake Khym on healing from habitual sin, which I reference in this episode, go to the link below: https://praymoreretreat.org/healing-from-habitual-sin-healing-2021/