Maddie Prutet Opens Up About Her Struggles

Maddie Prutet, known from Bachelor Nation, has shared her personal journey regarding challenges she faced for years, particularly how faith played a role in her healing.

During her appearance on a recent episode of Keep the Truth, she talked about her battle with what she called “sexual sin,” revealing that her struggles with porn and masturbation began in middle school.

“It was tough,” Prutet expressed. “This is a significant part of my story, something I’ve dealt with since middle school. Thankfully, through God’s grace and the support around me, I’ve been free from porn and masturbation for about ten years now.”

She elaborated that it felt like being trapped. “It controlled me for a long time. Despite my love for Jesus, I couldn’t shake that sin off. I felt powerless against it.”

Prutet recounted that her early interest in sexuality was influenced by the media she engaged with as a young teen. “I had feelings and curiosities, and there were moments when I wondered about certain things that I kept to myself,” she admitted.

She recalled a turning point when a friend introduced her to a “very inappropriate” show. “It was all about sexual relations and choices based on attraction, which was wild for me. I’d never seen anything like that before,” Prutet remembered.

What started as mere curiosity quickly turned into a routine. She mentioned that within weeks, she was regularly watching porn and engaging in masturbation.

“This went on for quite a while until I found myself in a relationship,” she noted. “I managed my life through secrets, living in isolation. It felt like I was crossing boundaries when I started dating someone.”

Although raised in a Christian household, Prutet shared that she didn’t have clear boundaries regarding sexuality. “I was confused,” she said. “These areas felt murky, and I wasn’t sure where I stood. I pushed limits further than I intended to.”

Ultimately, her breakthrough came when she chose to speak up about her struggles.

“When I finally said something that scared me, I felt an immediate sense of freedom,” Prutet remarked. “Bringing what was hidden into the light changed everything. It was transformative.”