prepared not scared: empowering your children and keeping your homes and families pornography free  the purpose of the book is to help parents understand the reality of pornography as they raise their children in a society where pornography cannot be avoided. our hope is that parents will teach their children how to deal with pornography <i>before</i> they are exposed to it.<p>it is the author’s hope is you do whatever it takes to get prepared, which will eliminate the fear. just like the corona virus, how can we fight and protect our children if we don’t understand how big the problem is, and how widespread and normalized it has become in our society today?<p>this book is also written to the wonderful women who have given their lives to the many flawed men in their lives who have struggled at times with this destructive behavior in one form or another. if we are to save our children and their parents, we must get rid of the paralyzing shame that is felt by those who struggle with this or any form of lust.<p>this book is for those who work with people who struggle, church leaders, pastors, bishops, counselors, parents, family members. the good news is that there is more than just hope for those who struggle... through the shed blood and atoning sacrifice of our savoir jesus christ there is complete healing.<p>testimonials:<br><i>“the stories shared throughout this book are golden. i appreciate gomer’s willingness to share personal experiences because pornography and shame thrive in secrecy. in order to solve the pornography problem open and honest dialogue is needed.</i>— benjamin erwin, phd, lmft, family services, addiction<br>recovery and marriage and family counseling<br><p><i>gomer arnold has provided an honest and informative tool to help those seeking to walk the recovery road from pornography. it will provide important insights and perspectives for those affected by loved ones involved in pornography as well.<i><br>—donald l. hilton jr., md, practicing neurosurgeon and clinical associate professor in the department of neurosurgery at the university of texas. author of the popular book <i>he restoreth my soul</i>