"I felt like I would never be worthy. I couldn't see the possibility of change because I was too involved in sexual problems. Breaking the cycles of these problems has not been easy, but I'm finally free!"

"It made me really happy to see other spouses that had the same kinds of issues that we were having in our relationship. Not because of their pain, but just to know that I wasn't alone."

"I realized after just the first night of the STAR program that I had a lot of work to do. I began to realize that rebuilding my relationships with those I love would be possible and that I could do it."

"I just finished phase 3 of the STAR program and am confident that I will keep the vision of recovery in my life. The triggers of pornography may still be there, but now I know how to avoid the dangers of down cycles in my life."

"I feel like I was led to find my therapist and am so thankful to have found healing and peace in my life again."

AIM Testimonials

"The greatest benefit from AIM for me was the male companionship and mentorship. I experienced positive, healthy bonding and fun with males who do not struggle with SSA, as well as those who do."

"I felt more like a man among men than before. The weekend helped reinforce asking for what I need. The fear of rejection is slowly getting less. The old me would have said 'you don't need to do that activity,' but I allowed myself to take a risk. Although I was afraid, the activity was empowering!"

"Me and my dad had time to talk about things very openly without worry about what is going on at home, and the fear that someone might be listening. I really got to understand my dad a lot more."

"At about age 13 I realized that I had some feelings I was very uneasy about, and didn't know how to deal with them. For the next 38 years, I visited with countless individuals to help my healing. I knew it was possible because of a few isolated times of mental and physical freedom, however short they lasted. After every fling with counseling session bouts, I would give up once more, resolving to deal with it my own way. That was just to endure. All the while I was engaged in a heterosexual relationship. After finding the SSA world of healing, I decided to give it a whorl. I worked HARD. I visited with Floyd Godfrey for some time, and he clearly understood the root causes. I also signed up for a series of telephone groups with Richard Cohen. I was excited to find the attractions were diminishing! Why didn't my other counselors have this information?! I am a much happier person and grateful to understand myself better."

"I lived in Chicago for a year to completely embrace the homosexual lifestyle. I walked in the gay parades, lived with a partner, and tried to make the culture my own. However, I soon realized that it was neither satisfying nor fulfilling. I was unhappy and depressed. I started looking for counseling and found a reparative therapist who claimed he could help me. The feelings didn't change right away. I also found it difficult to leave the lifestyle. It was hard to leave my friends, the bar scene, etc. However, I was determined to make a change. After about a year of therapy, the feelings started to diminish. I had to work on issues that went way back into my childhood. Now I'm dating girls! I never thought I'd be here. I'm very happy."