Support

One of the most effective military strategies in history was the tortoise formation of the Roman army.  Soldiers locked their shields together to overcome incredible odds, and could withstand arrows, spears, and even chariots.  (This is the same strategy that Russell Crowe's character used in Gladiator during the first battle in the Coliseum.)  A recent survey of 10,000 Christian men revealed that 53% used pornography in the last week, and another survey indicated that 48% of senior boys at a Catholic high school were using pornography on a weekly basis.

Over 150 Catholic men in NE Kansas have been part of our My House Men's Recovery Groups in NE Kansas, and many have made significant progress for long-term freedom from pornography.  Are you ready to fight together for long-term freedom and experience more  integrity and happiness in your life?

The My House Men's Group provides prayer and recovery for men who are breaking free from pornography and sexual addiction.  Group meetings are private and confidential, and new members must sign a confidentiality statement before the location and time are disclosed for these weekly meetings.  Our group format is available by clicking here. During group, we combine 12-step recovery with reading and discussion of Theology of the Body resources.  22 men have broken free for over one year of sobriety, which is incredible compared to where many of us were in the past.  Weekly meetings are available in the following parts of town:

- Johnson County on Friday mornings
- Johnson County on Saturday mornings
- Kansas City on Monday evenings
- Topeka on Wednesday evenings

Counseling - There is counseling available for couples, families, and men for pornography and sexual addiction in Kansas City, and phone sessions for people outside of the area, and click here for more information.

Other Groups - Many men in the Kansas City area have also found solid Christian 12-step groups through Freedom KC.  In addition, many men in the Kansas City area and Topeka have found great 12-step recovery through Sexaholics Anonymous. The American Family Assoction of Kansas and Missouri has information on their website about additional recovery groups in the Kansas City area.

The format for the My House Men's Group is being used in the following dioceses: Colorado Spring, Omaha, and New Orleans (several men are interested in starting a group in Detroit as well)  Men in other parts of the country may be able to find recovery groups in their area by calling and / or visiting the following sites: Faithful and True Ministries, Heart to Heart Counseling Center, L.I.F.E. Ministries, and Sexaholics Anonymous.

The My House Women's Group provides a safe place for women who have been affected by a loved one's struggles with pornography and sexual addiction.  Group meetings are private and confidential, and new members must sign a confidentiality statement before the location and time are disclosed for this weekly meeting.  Many women feel a sense of hope and relief from isolation when they are in a safe group of women who are working to restore their lives.  The women's group combines practical recovery resources with some reading and discussion of The Good News about Sex and Marriage by Christopher West.

The group is facilitated by Beth Meier, MA. Beth has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Dallas, and an M.A. in Education from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.  Beth has attended 3 courses at the Theology of the Body Institute including Catholic Sexual Ethics with Dr. Janet Smith, the Theology of the Body Immersion Course with Christopher West, and the Theology of Sexual Healing and Redemption with Dr. Bob Schuchts.  Before becoming a mother, Beth worked for the Family Life Office to assist Jacki Corrigan, and she helped with Natural Family Planning, chastity education, and a marriage initiative for the Archdiocese.  Please contact Beth Meier if you would like to be involved in the group here, and feel free to watch part of her testimony on the home page.

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There are several female counselors in the Kansas City area that Beth Meier knows who are helpful for women who are healing from their spouses or their own struggles with pornography and sexual addiction.  Click here, to contact Beth Meier for names and contact information on these counselors.

Cathy Cosby with the American Family Association of Kansas and Missouri - www.afa-ksmo.net - has information about 4 local recovery groups for women’s pornography and sexual addiction in the Kansas City area.

www.ThePornEffect.com has great articles from a brave woman about her journey of healing from pornography and sexual addiction.

Read more: Women's Recovery from Pornography and Sexual Addiction

Dan Spencer- www.stjosephcenter.com - Dan is a vital part in the My House program, and is the executive director of the National Fellowship of Catholic Men.  He speaks throughout the country about sexual integrity and men's ministry, and appeared on Vatican Radio to discuss the dangers of pornography.  Dan offers a weekly accountability group for men who are looking to grow in sexual integrity and their faith, and the format for this group is being used throughout the country.

That Man is You - www.paradisusdei.org- a powerful men’s ministry that is available at six churches in Northeast Kansas, and hundreds of Churches throughout the country.  Combining the teachings of the Church and wisdom of the saints with the best research from modern science in an interactive, multimedia format, That Man is You presents a vision of man fully alive.  Over 80 men consistently attend these weekly meetings at one of our parishes.

Knights of Columbus - The Knights of Columbus issued an excellent statement about pornography at their 127th Supreme Convention on August 6, 2009, which can be viewed on their website - www.kofc.org.  One of their websites called Fathers for Good - www.fathersforgood.org has great articles on pornography and a brave interview with Deacon Ralph Poyo.

Other Catholic men's ministries that deal with sexual integrity and freedom from pornography include: Pure Love Club, The King's Men, True Knights, True Manhood, and WhoDoesItHurt.com.