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Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 22 May 2024 16:19 #413866

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I've been thinking about this for awhile. Every post on here is so amazing and precious etc. etc. But there are some that are head and shoulders above the rest. Perhaps because the advice in there is so important, or because the journey documented is so inspiring (or deterring), or for any other reason.

I think it'll be a useful resource to gather a "Hall of Fame" thread in one place. 

So drop a link to your favorite threads below. No rules for submissions - just drop your favorite threads with a brief description about why it's in here. I would include the author and the thread name. Check that no one else linked it before to avoid duplicates.

Please don't clutter the thread with discussion (feel free to start a separate discussion thread).
Last Edit: 22 May 2024 16:34 by chosemyshem.

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 22 May 2024 16:34 #413868

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To start off with some of the classics:

Dov's collected wisdom. (The "Dov Quotes" thread).

The scariest results of what this sickness can do to someone's life. (Pickamoniker's "A New Experience - Lust Free Sobriety" thread.)

A thread on dealing with not having Friday Night relations - a great discussion on managing with failed expectations for relations. (Chaimoigens "Friday Night Blues" thread.)

A spirited debate on how to view bochrim struggling with p&m (In Ishmgrodno's excellent "Gardener of Grodno" thread).

Perhaps the classic thread on recovering sholom bayis that was wrecked from p&m. (chulentking's "Married a long time and need help" thread.)

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 23 May 2024 15:51 #413916

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Some deep, emotional, and meaningful letters from Yechida. These are the first few (his thread is 138 pages). They are beautiful, hopeful, tear-jerking, and emes that speaks to the neshama.
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A letter to the wife of the GYE husband-written by a Yid
https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/1-Break-Free/7665-yechidas-reflections?limit=15&start=30#9157

Dear friends,
In order for you to truely be healed
https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/1-Break-Free/7665-yechidas-reflections?limit=15&start=60#9894
https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/1-Break-Free/7665-yechidas-reflections?limit=15&start=60#10010

A letter to my beloved brothers and sisters at GYE
https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/1-Break-Free/7665-yechidas-reflections?limit=15&start=90#10529

My Dear Friends, special brothers and beloved sisters
https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/1-Break-Free/7665-yechidas-reflections?limit=15&start=120#11395

Dear Friends,
We cannot do a single thing without Hashem’s  help
https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/1-Break-Free/7665-yechidas-reflections?limit=15&start=150#12758

Every challenge is an opportunity. Every stumbling block is also a steppingstone. Keep climbing.
Today is yesterday's tomorrow.
"In the place where the penitents stand, the perfectly righteous cannot stand." -Berachos 34b
The yetzarim a person has the most trouble dealing with are his most powerful God-given tools for developing his potential and achieving shleimus.
In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you.
It doesn't matter how big the number is, only that today it is going up by one.

A little about what I'm doing here: guardyoureyes.com/forum/19-Introduce-Yourself/412971-I-Want-to-Help-Others
Last Edit: 23 May 2024 15:53 by BenHashemBH.

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 23 May 2024 17:05 #413928

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Vehkam's thread is totally awe inspiring. A total inner makeover.
guardyoureyes.com/forum/4-On-the-Way-to-90-Days/375452-Work-in-progress

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 24 May 2024 15:59 #414034

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A thank you letter to porn. Posted by Cordnoy in the depths of his "Tryin" thread.

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 24 May 2024 18:07 #414040

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Shalom Bayis's thread "Breaking out of the cycle". A poignant journey breaking out of a cycle of horrific shalom bayis into a brand new relationship. This thread has it all. Lust addiction shattering a relationship, the hero protagonist awakening to the consequences of his actions, and a desperate rocky trip to sanity with loads of helpful (and/or entertaining) commentary from our GYE peanut gallery. It even has a happy ending!
As suggested by @amavekesh - shkoyach!

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 24 May 2024 18:18 #414043

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Eye.nonomous's "12 Steps Demystified" - Found this one again while I was looking at Gibbor120's (action packed) signature for the Shalom Bayis thread above.
This is a collection of key quotes summarizing main ideas in the Big Book with some brief commentary and explanation. Very helpful intro to the concepts.
Last Edit: 24 May 2024 18:20 by chosemyshem.

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 28 May 2024 03:42 #414211

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Gevura Shebeyesod
It is an awe inspiring odyssey.

https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/19-Introduce-Yourself/111583-hello-my-friends
Please feel free to reach out anytime at chaim.oigen@gmail.com
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Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 17 Jun 2024 20:14 #415259

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Iwannalivereal and his tremendous journey in his "Raboisai - I'm Living Real!" thread.
Armed with nothing more than a battered copy of the Battle of the Generation, a Rolodex full of GYE contacts, and True Grit, Iwannalivereal fought his way back from the depths of porn abuse to literally win BMG's coveted "Shtarkest Winter Zman" trophy.

I'm being facetious only because his success makes me so jealous. Read it!

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 21 Jun 2024 16:07 #415601

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A couple more classics. Two short threads detailing a very specific journey.

First up we've got YidfromMonsey's introductory thread "Hello everyone!". This heilege yid (apparently from Monsey?) went from the deepest depths to real sobriety. But the thread takes you along from the optimism of tasting cleanliness through GYE, back down to the depths of relapsing, through hard-earned sobriety through SA. An essential view on what SA can do for someone.

Next up we've got AlexEliezer's eye opening thread "High Infidelity" (Yasher Koach to @amavekesh for dragging this one up from the depths). A sober member sowed the wind, and reaped the whirlwind. What's crazy is not that a luster's wife would be driven carry on an emotional affair with another man. The crazy part is AlexEliezer's incredibly mature and wise response to the discovery. Worth reading to drive home the serious long-term effects of acting out on a marriage, and to see an example of a good husband.

[And one bonus thread: Ur-a-Jew's intimacy thread entitled: "Thank you Hashem (Rated R)". Whole lotta wisdom in there. Hyperlinking is not working on this one for some reason: https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/17-Balei-Battims-Forum/107329-Thank-You-Hashem-%28Rated-R%29
Actually someone linked a while bunch of the classic intimacy threads [url=https://guardyoureyes.com/forum/17-Balei-Battims-Forum/356854-feeling-stuck#356867]HERE[/url]. Way too much reading too add them individually to this list.]
Last Edit: 21 Jun 2024 16:10 by chosemyshem.

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 21 Jun 2024 17:32 #415608

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Thanks chosemyshem for this service.

Greatly appreciated. 
You can win the fight, but I'll have to live with the loser.

Any excuse you use for yourself, you must be willing to use for your wife.

Not Always can I understand others, but I can always respect their wishes.

You're human, it's okay.

One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other.

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 23 Jun 2024 02:28 #415638

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Somehow, on my second visit to GYE, I managed to hit Ish MiGrodna’s “Gardener of Grodna” thread. The red, blinding surge of Kinas Sofrim I experienced and subsequent inspiration is one that impacted me deeply. I later discovered his “Marriage From Gan Eden” story, which fleshes out the story of his journey. 

Full of reflection, intelligent and fascinating conversation, and monster growth. Classic Hall of Fame material.
Please feel free to reach out anytime at chaim.oigen@gmail.com
Last Edit: 23 Jun 2024 02:29 by chaimoigen.

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 24 Jun 2024 15:10 #415739

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chaimoigen wrote on 23 Jun 2024 02:28:
Somehow, on my second visit to GYE, I managed to hit Ish MiGrodna’s “Gardener of Grodna” thread. The red, blinding surge of Kinas Sofrim I experienced and subsequent inspiration is one that impacted me deeply. I later discovered his “Marriage From Gan Eden” story, which fleshes out the story of his journey. 

Full of reflection, intelligent and fascinating conversation, and monster growth. Classic Hall of Fame material.

Here's  the link to the very excellent Marriage from Gan Eden story.

A section from Gardener of Grodno is linked in the very first post so I'll skip the link to that. Shkoyach for the recommendation!

Re: Thread of Hall of Fame Threads 29 Jul 2024 16:00 #417994

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The RY paskened...
chaimoigen wrote on 26 Jul 2024 17:36:
Spent well over an hour catching up on this Hall of Fame thread. 


Here's the link.
:pinch: Warning: Spoiler!
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