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The fallout of pornography addiction didn't just affect Austin; it rippled throughout his marriage and family dynamics. He describes how addiction can create a toxic cycle of deceit, manipulation, and control. “These aspects made the home feel hostile, even as I attempted to maintain the façade of a happy life.” The constant lies and unspoken feelings bred contempt—he struggled to see anything his wife did as right, projecting his insecurities onto her.