Jody’s Book

Hidden Heartache: Finding Courage When Your Husband Struggles with Pornography

Hidden Heartache is a practical guide for a journey you never wanted to take. Using biblical truths, practical steps, and personal experience, Jody invites you to step out of shame and into the freedom found in living bravely. With deep compassion and a smidge of humor, Jody will help you:

  • Make wise choices during this difficult season.

  • Learn how to express emotions in a way that creates clarity and conversation.

  • Stop letting shame dictate your decisions.

  • Discover how to pray Scripture to keep your prayers fresh and powerful.

  • Process disappointment to move you forward in your faith.

  • Find freedom on the other side of your heartbreak, even if it looks different than you’d hoped.

Endorsements

  • Lisa Allen

    Speaker, Life Coach and Author of Your Confidence Compass: From Self-Doubt to Self-Leadership

    Jody’s authentic story allows you to feel like you have a best friend, yet expert to guide you through your own process for healing and hope.

  • Renee Swope

    Author of A Confident Heart: How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Live in the Security of God’s Promises

    In Hidden Heartache you’ll find the heart of a friend you can trust and the hard-earned wisdom of a woman who has been there.

  • Mary Southerland

    Mary Southerland, speaker and author of numerous books including Escaping the Stress Trap

    In sharing her story, Jody has brought hope to what can seem to be a hopeless situation – and reminds us that God alone can bring healing and victory .

What people are saying about Hidden Heartache

I highly recommend this book for wives dealing with a husband's pornography addiction. Author, Jody Allen, shares raw and vulnerable stories anchored in the truth of Scripture and the redemptive power of God's love. I loved her practical steps for healing and her honesty about her painful journey to wholeness in Christ. There is hope for the hurting! ~ Melissa

Shame does not get the final say! This is a beautifully written book from a faith-filled writer who has walked this hard road and come through flourishing. It’s not only packed with truth from God’s Word, it’s filled with practical strategies to move beyond the shame and despair this scenario brings. I highly recommend this read as it is much needed by women across the globe. Encouraging and inspiring! ~ Shelly

The author’s genuine authenticity shines through every page, sharing personal experiences in a way that feels both real and relatable. The book doesn’t just explore the emotional toll, but also offers practical advice and actionable steps for those navigating this heartbreaking journey. It provides a roadmap for finding courage, healing, and, most importantly, hope. ~ Rene’