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Restored: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Pornography
Porn: Not just a guy’s issue.
Have you ever felt as though you are the only woman to struggle with porn addiction? Have you ever felt as though you’re too far gone to ever be helped?
One in three visitors to adult websites are women. So why is there a resounding silence for women looking for recovery resources? How are women meant to recover when they have simply been left out of the conversation?
Alice Taylor knows firsthand the loneliness, shame and desperation of being a woman hooked on pornography. She also knows just what it takes to overcome addiction and live a full life of freedom.
Restored offers hope in the form of a guide for any woman struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours. With compassion, vulnerability, a touch of humour, and a uniquely feminine voice, this book outlines ten steps to break free from pornography and shame, and experience the joy of restoration.
On this journey you will delve into real recovery stories and tackle serious questions such as:
• Is masturbation okay for a Christian woman?
• How do I tell someone I struggle with sexual sin?
• How do I overcome feelings of shame?
• Why do I keep going back to porn?
• Can I have good married sex after porn addiction?
• Could God really forgive me?
This book acts as a powerful antidote to the secrecy of shame, speaking to the hearts and minds of women struggling with addiction.
You are not alone. Freedom is possible. And you, too, can be restored.
ENDORSEMENTS FOR RESTORED
‘This book is a must-read for any woman struggling with porn addiction. Alice has learned a lot on her journey, and the wisdom she shares will provide you with tools that will bring you healing and freedom.’ Brittni De La Mora, Director of XXXChurch.com.
'Alice knew porn addicted women needed a resource so she wrote Restored. In her book, she vulnerably and bravely shares her personal story of porn addiction, trauma, and recovery. Reading Restored, you will feel welcomed, seen, known, and cherished. Alice’s writing is wise and witty. Her supportive words will make you laugh, cry, and be comforted. You’ll know you’re not alone.' Forest Benedict , LMFT, SATP, Author of Life After Lust: Stories & Strategies for Sex & Pornography Addiction Recovery.
‘When women are excluded from the conversation about porn addiction and recovery, they are shamed into silence. This type of shaming has happened far too often in the mental health and addiction treatment field. Bravo to Alice Taylor for breaking through. Though Alice’s take on life and recovery is distinctly Christian, all women who struggle with compulsive porn use will find this book both reassuring and useful.’ Dr. Robert Weiss, Chief Clinical Officer of Seeking Integrity, author of Sex Addiction 101, Prodependence, and other books.
‘Untold numbers of women who struggle in silence and shame will clap, “Me, too!” when they read Restored. This raw, hopeful, and honest book is a practical recovery guide that also examines the underlying roots for compulsive pornography use and tackles taboo issues like masturbation with nuance and sensitivity. Restored avoids the rigidity of black-and-white-recovery approaches and goes after a woman’s pain-filled heart and her longing for healing. This grace-filled work will resonate with Christian women and with those who struggle to believe in a loving God.
Have you ever felt as though you are the only woman to struggle with porn addiction? Have you ever felt as though you’re too far gone to ever be helped?
One in three visitors to adult websites are women. So why is there a resounding silence for women looking for recovery resources? How are women meant to recover when they have simply been left out of the conversation?
Alice Taylor knows firsthand the loneliness, shame and desperation of being a woman hooked on pornography. She also knows just what it takes to overcome addiction and live a full life of freedom.
Restored offers hope in the form of a guide for any woman struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours. With compassion, vulnerability, a touch of humour, and a uniquely feminine voice, this book outlines ten steps to break free from pornography and shame, and experience the joy of restoration.
On this journey you will delve into real recovery stories and tackle serious questions such as:
• Is masturbation okay for a Christian woman?
• How do I tell someone I struggle with sexual sin?
• How do I overcome feelings of shame?
• Why do I keep going back to porn?
• Can I have good married sex after porn addiction?
• Could God really forgive me?
This book acts as a powerful antidote to the secrecy of shame, speaking to the hearts and minds of women struggling with addiction.
You are not alone. Freedom is possible. And you, too, can be restored.
ENDORSEMENTS FOR RESTORED
‘This book is a must-read for any woman struggling with porn addiction. Alice has learned a lot on her journey, and the wisdom she shares will provide you with tools that will bring you healing and freedom.’ Brittni De La Mora, Director of XXXChurch.com.
'Alice knew porn addicted women needed a resource so she wrote Restored. In her book, she vulnerably and bravely shares her personal story of porn addiction, trauma, and recovery. Reading Restored, you will feel welcomed, seen, known, and cherished. Alice’s writing is wise and witty. Her supportive words will make you laugh, cry, and be comforted. You’ll know you’re not alone.' Forest Benedict , LMFT, SATP, Author of Life After Lust: Stories & Strategies for Sex & Pornography Addiction Recovery.
‘When women are excluded from the conversation about porn addiction and recovery, they are shamed into silence. This type of shaming has happened far too often in the mental health and addiction treatment field. Bravo to Alice Taylor for breaking through. Though Alice’s take on life and recovery is distinctly Christian, all women who struggle with compulsive porn use will find this book both reassuring and useful.’ Dr. Robert Weiss, Chief Clinical Officer of Seeking Integrity, author of Sex Addiction 101, Prodependence, and other books.
‘Untold numbers of women who struggle in silence and shame will clap, “Me, too!” when they read Restored. This raw, hopeful, and honest book is a practical recovery guide that also examines the underlying roots for compulsive pornography use and tackles taboo issues like masturbation with nuance and sensitivity. Restored avoids the rigidity of black-and-white-recovery approaches and goes after a woman’s pain-filled heart and her longing for healing. This grace-filled work will resonate with Christian women and with those who struggle to believe in a loving God.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2019
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About the author
Alice Taylor
1 book8 followersALICE TAYLOR is a speaker, blogger and advocate for women struggling with pornography and shame. She is a graduate of the Australian College of Theology, founder of The Grace Spot, certified REAL Love Recovery Coach and regularly writes for XXXChurch. Alice’s passion stems from her own battle with pornography and the frustration she experienced at the lack of recovery material that catered for women.
Alice lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband Lukas.
Find out more about Alice and The Grace Spot at thegracespot.com
Alice lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband Lukas.
Find out more about Alice and The Grace Spot at thegracespot.com
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October 28, 2019
for a long time i've needed something like this, i can't believe this book has been written. THANKYOU
October 21, 2019
This book is an essential resource for all women, young and old alike. Not only is Alice vulnerable and open hearted, she has clearly done her research and has solid steps for the reader to come back to throughout the course of their healing journey. It is great resource for those supporting anyone through addiction of any kind. It offers key insight into how and why addictions occur and the vicious cycle of shame people fall into. You can be assured that this is not a purchase, or choice in your journey with addiction that you will regret! 10/10.
October 28, 2019
This book is life-giving, life-changing, and inspiring. Alice's first hand account of her addiction to pornography is laced with humor, intellect and love. Her practical guides to becoming free is helpful for anyone who shares in her struggles - male, female, or other. The fact that she has endorsements from the biggest names in the field speaks volumes to her level of writing and how good of a resource this is. 10/10 recommend.
November 3, 2019
Alice writes from personal, vulnerable and grace-filled place. Her insight and gentle wisdom will be life changing for anyone needing to get free from habitual issues - especially pornography. Take control of your future, stop living in shame, and read this book - to live free!
August 17, 2021
This book will change your life. Emotionaly, physically and spiritually. Alice's journey is raw and vulnerable. This book is a must read for men and especially for us sisters
March 21, 2021
It took me an entire year to read this book, mostly because I felt like it didn’t really “apply” to me. However, it did make me really think about the church and organized religion in general. We truly do put a major emphasis on porn use in men/boys. But women face the same struggles... and the emphasis on men makes women feel even more shame than they are already dealing with.. and it really does not help them in the struggle to overcome addiction. But in any case, I would not recommend this book if you’re NOT struggling with an addiction, but if you are (even if it’s not a porn addiction) you could learn something from this book. Also, it would be an excellent resource if you are someone’s accountability partner in their struggle with addiction (again, it doesn’t have to be an addiction just to pornography).
Also, she does emphasize God’s help in the struggle to overcome addiction... but not as much as I thought she would. And she used a couple of curse words which really caught me completely off-guard. But her words are so real and you can tell she truly wants to help women (and men) overcome their addictions so they can live the life God intended for them. I appreciate her candor and commend her for writing about something so taboo and vulnerable.
Lastly, here is my favorite quote from the book... “The shame you feel isolates you, feeding your mind damaging lies. It tells you, ‘you are unworthy, you are unlovable!’, defying the words God speaks over you. Shame hides you from community and hinders relationships. It acts as a nebulous gap between yourself and your saviour, Jesus.” It is a good quote that is so true in lives of all women, and wow, I totally needed to hear that!
Also, she does emphasize God’s help in the struggle to overcome addiction... but not as much as I thought she would. And she used a couple of curse words which really caught me completely off-guard. But her words are so real and you can tell she truly wants to help women (and men) overcome their addictions so they can live the life God intended for them. I appreciate her candor and commend her for writing about something so taboo and vulnerable.
Lastly, here is my favorite quote from the book... “The shame you feel isolates you, feeding your mind damaging lies. It tells you, ‘you are unworthy, you are unlovable!’, defying the words God speaks over you. Shame hides you from community and hinders relationships. It acts as a nebulous gap between yourself and your saviour, Jesus.” It is a good quote that is so true in lives of all women, and wow, I totally needed to hear that!
December 21, 2024
A good and helpful book, although I would more highly recommend Quenched: Discovering God's Abundant Grace for Women Struggling With Pornography and Sexual Shame for women struggling with pornography.
February 12, 2024
Read over the course of a few months with a young woman I'm mentoring. Very helpful and well researched. There are so few resources for women struggling with sexual addiction so I'm so glad to be able to recommend this one.
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