Independent life — freedom worth fighting for

This year, the United States celebrated 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.

Watching this anniversary from Poland made me think not only about American history, but about freedom itself.

The United States had to struggle for its independence. Poland, our home country, also knows the cost of losing freedom. At the end of the eighteenth century, Poland was divided between neighboring powers and disappeared from the map of Europe for 123 years. Generations of Poles continued to preserve their identity, language, faith, and hope until independence was restored.

The histories of our countries are different, but both remind us that freedom should never be taken for granted.

They also made me think about another kind of struggle.

The quiet battles for freedom

Not every battle for freedom is fought by nations.

Some are fought quietly, in private, when no one else is watching.

A person may be alone late at night with a phone or computer. They may be tired, stressed, disappointed, lonely, or discouraged. In that moment, they move toward pornography or other harmful digital content, even though it contradicts what they truly believe and the life they want to live.

From the outside, it may appear to be a private decision.

But its effects rarely remain private.

It can damage trust in marriage, create emotional distance within families, weaken spiritual life, affect leadership, and gradually take away a person’s confidence that change is possible.

This struggle is often surrounded by shame. Because of that shame, many people hide it for years and try repeatedly to overcome it alone.

Freedom requires more than good intentions

Paul wrote:

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.”
— Galatians 5:1

These words are very close to the work we do.

Through Bible groups, discipleship, coaching, honest conversations, the Building Leaders Project, and tools such as Career Direct, we help people grow in faith, character, relationships, and purpose.

Over time, we have seen that spiritual growth often needs practical support.

Prayer matters. Honest relationships matter. Repentance, accountability, and wise pastoral support matter. But there are also moments when a person needs practical protection between an intention and an impulsive decision.

A decision made in a clear and peaceful moment can be abandoned during a few minutes of exhaustion, stress, temptation, or loneliness.

We want to help close that gap.

Why we are building Squeevio

Squeevio is being created to support people in those vulnerable moments.

The goal is not to shame people, control them, or treat adults like children. It is to help them remain faithful to decisions they have already made about who they want to be and how they want to live.

We are developing practical protection for mobile devices, desktop computers, and home networks. We already have working MVP versions and prototypes. They are not yet the complete vision, but they demonstrate that a real solution can be built.

Our wider vision is not limited to blocking harmful content. We want technology itself to help redirect people toward healthier actions: contacting someone they trust, pausing to breathe, remembering a goal, seeking support, or making a different choice before an impulse becomes an action.

We believe technology should not only compete for human attention. It can also help protect freedom, relationships, and purpose.

This work should not be carried alone

We do not see Squeevio simply as another technical project seeking funding.

We see it as a practical response to a spiritual, personal, and family struggle that affects people in churches and communities across many countries.

That is why we are looking for a small group of people who understand the importance of this work and are willing to walk with us.

Some may pray.

Some may share wisdom or professional experience.

Some may introduce us to pastors, counselors, ministry leaders, donors, or organizations that should know about this work.

Some may help financially so that we can dedicate the time needed to develop and test it well.

Each of these forms of partnership matters.

We would value your perspective

Before asking you to do anything, we would genuinely like to hear what you think:

Do you believe churches and Christian families need better practical tools to help people remain free from pornography and other harmful digital content?

Have you seen this need in your church, family, ministry, or community?

You do not need to share anything private. Even a short observation could help us understand how this struggle is experienced and how Squeevio should be developed.

Please write to us or reply to the message through which you received this article.

Freedom is a gift—but it is also something we must learn to protect.