Recovery Is Building a Life You Don't Need to Escape From
Pure abstinence without building a fulfilling life is just playing defense forever. Steven Wolt's three-stage recovery framework — healthy intimacy with yourself, healthy sexuality, and healthy masculinity — demands that men stop numbing and start building. The men who achieve lasting recovery aren't just the ones who stop watching porn; they're the ones who go back to grad school, launch businesses, fall in love, and finally feel like themselves.
