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How P*rn & Masturbation Destroy Dreams – A True Story Every Young Person Must Read.

A Powerful True Story of a Young Man’s Silent Struggle with P*rn & Masturbation — And Why Every Young Person Must Read It.

By Hamad HaiderPublished 8 months ago 3 min read

Zayan was 19 young, smart, full of dreams and known for his creative spark. His dream? To become one of the best digital artists in the world and inspire change through his work. He had the talent, the tools, and the time. But he was hiding a secret that slowly began to steal it all away.

It started in high school. One of his closest friends passed him a flash drive. “You’ll thank me later,” he said with a smirk. That night, curiosity got the better of Zayan. He watched his first p*rn video. It shocked him, thrilled him, and something inside clicked in the wrong direction.

What began as curiosity turned into a routine. After school. Late at night. Then daily. Then, more than once a day. Porn became his escape. Masturbation became his stress relief, his comfort, his secret addiction. He convinced himself it wasn’t a big deal. “It’s normal. Everyone does it.”

But something began to change.

Zayan started feeling tired all the time. He’d skip meals, ignore friends, and lock himself in his room for hours. His bright spark began to dim. He couldn’t concentrate like before. His motivation to draw, to design, to create — vanished. Every time he sat down to work, he felt drained, guilty, and distracted. His art became lifeless, lacking depth, and full of confusion. Even his social confidence faded. He avoided eye contact, became anxious around girls, and hated looking at himself in the mirror.

Then came the biggest blow.

He applied for an internship with a top international design firm. It was his dream company. After weeks of waiting, the reply came:
“We reviewed your portfolio. It lacks emotional depth and originality. We appreciate your interest, but we’re moving forward with other candidates.”

Zayan froze. Heart sinking. Hands trembling. His years of effort dismissed in one short email.

That night, he sat alone in the glow of his screen, surrounded by tabs filled with images that once brought him pleasure — but now brought nothing but shame. He stared at his reflection on the black screen. Pale. Hollow. Empty.

“Is this what I’ve become?” he whispered. “A slave to my own urges?”

He slammed the laptop shut.

That was the night everything changed.

The next day, he deleted every video, unsubscribed from every site, blocked every trigger, and uninstalled every app. It was painful. The withdrawals were real — sleepless nights, irritability, loneliness. But he made a decision: he wasn’t going to let this habit rob him of his future.

Zayan replaced his destructive habits with purposeful ones. He started working out daily. Journaling his thoughts. Reading inspiring books. He reconnected with friends. He joined an online community of young men fighting the same battle. Slowly, day by day, he found strength. He started designing again — this time with passion, emotion, and vision.

His art transformed. It told stories. It carried truth. And soon, opportunities returned. One of his digital paintings went viral on social media — not because it was sexy, but because it was real.

Six months later, Zayan was invited to give a TEDx talk at his university. Standing in front of hundreds of students, he told his story — raw, honest, and unfiltered.

“Every time you choose fake intimacy,” he said, “you trade a piece of your future for a moment of fantasy. P*rn doesn’t just waste your time — it kills your purpose. You think you’re in control, but you're being controlled. And when you finally break free, you realize your power was inside you all along.”

The hall was silent. Many had tears in their eyes.


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Lesson for Youth:
Masturbation and p*rn addiction are silent destroyers. They don’t just harm your body — they hijack your mind, steal your energy, and disconnect you from your goals. If you’re stuck, you’re not alone. You can break free. You can rise again. Your future is more valuable than any fantasy. Choose purpose over pleasure. Choose real life.

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About the Creator

Hamad Haider

I write stories that spark inspiration, stir emotion, and leave a lasting impact. If you're looking for words that uplift and empower, you’re in the right place. Let’s journey through meaningful moments—one story at a time.

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  • Hamad Haider (Author)8 months ago

    Amazing

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