Michaela Nikolaenko
Michaela Nikolaenko
70. How We Overcame Pornography Addiction: As a Married Couple | Gerald & Tabby Zgabay
70. How We Overcame Pornography Addiction: As a Married Couple | Gerald & Tabby Zgabay
70. How We Overcame Pornography Addiction: As a Married Couple | Gerald & Tabby Zgabay
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Gerald and Tabby Zgabay reveal their journey of overcoming pornography addiction as a couple, highlighting faith, communication, and mutual support.
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Get the buttons here!Love, Faith, and Recovery: Gerald & Tabby's Battle Against Pornography Addiction
Episode Overview
- Gerald and Tabby's individual paths to faith and their journey to marriage
- The challenges of Gerald's pornography addiction and Tabby's unwavering support
- The importance of triggers, open communication, and prayer in recovery
- Debunking misconceptions about addiction and faith
- The significance of honesty, mutual support, and proactive approaches in overcoming addiction
I'm so grateful it is. I had no idea at the time it was going to be the longest addiction and stuff that we would have to get through. But honestly, my faith in God really, really helped me to, um, be compassionate and empathetic towards him. I'm already a very empathetic person as it is, but I, once I was able to just be like, okay, this started when he's like eight, nine, 10 years old. And if anything, it made me, even though we were very early on in our marriage and in this pornography recovery, I got a passion for other people. These things need to be talked about because marriages are ending and they're suffering in silence.
Imagine battling a secret addiction while trying to maintain a loving marriage. In this eye-opening episode of 'Raised & Redeemed', Gerald and Tabby Zgabay sit down with host Michaela to share their powerful story of overcoming pornography addiction as a couple. Gerald's path was riddled with challenges from drug abuse to occult involvement, while Tabby faced her own demons stemming from childhood trauma and a search for male validation.
Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they both found solace and strength in their faith, which ultimately brought them together. Gerald's addiction to pornography led him to live a double life filled with secrecy and guilt. Tabby's unwavering faith played a crucial role in supporting Gerald through his struggles. Together, they discuss the importance of recognizing triggers, maintaining open communication, and the power of prayer in their journey towards recovery.
They debunk the myth that addiction signifies a lack of faith and stress the importance of honesty and proactive efforts in overcoming such challenges. Their story is a testament to the power of mutual support and faith in overcoming even the most daunting obstacles. Whether you're dealing with similar issues or simply looking for an inspiring story of love and redemption, this episode offers valuable insights and hope.