Welcome, Guest
GYE
Forum for Jewish Men
Break Free

Inspireyidden's reflections
(0 viewing) 
A platform of recovery for Jews who find themselves struggling with addictions to pornography, masturbation or other sexual problems. Post anonymously about your struggles without fear of anyone finding out who you are. Ask questions, post answers and be inspired! Get tips and guidance from the experts who moderate this forum, as well as from fellow strugglers.
Reply Topic
New Topic
  • Page:
  • 1

TOPIC: Inspireyidden's reflections 734 Views

Inspireyidden's reflections 01 May 2015 22:05 #253694

Shalom uBracha! I was zoche to find GYE recently and I was absolutely blown away. The amount of help and support that's available is staggering. The oilam is so varm, and the aadvice so smart and genuine, we are so lucky to have it. I've literally spent the last 24 hours straight ring through the site. I'd like to share my story.

I'm now 40 yrs old, and for half my life I've been an addict. I couldn't stop and kept on going and going. It basically ruined everything that was near and dear to me. I'm not sure what the minhag here is ( a lot of places don't like when you're specific because it becomes a trigger) but for now I'll spare you the gory details. Just know that it was real bad. I hit bottom after a fight with my wife. I acted out for the next 36 hrs straight. That's when I knew it was now or never, eternal bliss or eternal....

That was four and a half years ago. I've been sober since then. Alive. Human again. Reaching a place I never thought I was able to get to. The reason I was so excited to find the site was two fold. One: I was totally alone before! No sponsor, no partner, no chevra to discuss this issue with! Two: The key to my sobriety is to continue learning consistently. Once you think you figured it out you're in big trouble . We have to constantly look for new ways to get better and to this end I'd like to share Ib this thread a few thoughts and ideas that have helped me tremendously.

Have a great Shabbos!

Re: Inspireyidden's reflections 03 May 2015 03:51 #253708

Wow 4.5 years sober. I really really want to hear everything and anything you care to share. I'd love to speak with you to get chizzuk.
Please keep on writing.

Re: Inspireyidden's reflections 03 May 2015 05:31 #253714

  • yiraishamaim
  • OFFLINE
  • Platinum Boarder
  • Posts: 1031
  • Karma: 101
Very impressive

Please post - Your story sounds very interesting

Re: Inspireyidden's reflections 11 May 2015 01:29 #254290

Rabosai, I have finally internet access that if Kasher. I'll be following up in more detail shortly, but as a newcomer I can say ionly one thing. Dov is unbelievable!

Re: Inspireyidden's reflections 11 May 2015 02:21 #254295

  • serenity
  • OFFLINE
  • Platinum Boarder
  • "ONE DAY AT A TIME"
  • Posts: 1796
  • Karma: 173
Welcome to GYE and thank you for bringing your enthusiasm, honesty and sobriety.
Much Hatzlacha!

My Threads:
Glad to be here
Don't slip it hurts
Lions & Tigers & Internet, Oh My!

--"ולא המדרש עיקר, אלא המעשה"
--"To promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing." Mark Twain
--"If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking (or lusting), you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic (or sexaholic)." AA Big Book P. 45. Parenthesis added.
--You hit rock bottom when you decide to stop digging.

Re: Inspireyidden's reflections 11 May 2015 13:49 #254322

  • cordnoy
  • OFFLINE
  • Moderator
  • Posts: 12070
  • Karma: 652
A few numbers that i find amazin'!

36 hours!
4.5 years!

Not sure which one I'd like to find out the details more about.

Continued hatzlachah!
My email: thenewme613@hotmail.com
My threads: Mikvah Night - Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Last Page

https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/1-Break-Free/210029-Tryin
:pinch: Warning: Spoiler!
My job: Punchin' bag of GYE - "NeshamaInCharge"
Quote from the chevra: "Is Cordnoy truly a Treasure Island pirate from the Southern Seas?"

MY POSTS ARE NOT WRITTEN AS A MODERATOR UNLESS EXPLICITLY STATED.
Reply Topic
New Topic
  • Page:
  • 1
GYE
Forum for Jewish Men
Break Free
Moderators: yechidah, skeptical, the.guard, kedusha, Dov, cordnoy, menachemgye, smartlakewood
Powered by Kunena
Time to create page: 0.41 seconds

Are you sure?

Yes