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Re: The journey 07 Jul 2024 07:14 #416576

  • JARES90
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I feel like honesty is super important to freeing my self from addiction, as hard as it is to admit (it’s super hard) there has been to many lapses in seeing things for me to in good conscience continue this streak. I am restarting, tom is day 1. Another attempt at pure 30 days from inappropriate images. (Ps if anyone is reading this if ppl can interact a little so I can feel a little accountability. Thank you)

Re: The journey 07 Jul 2024 22:10 #416621

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You fell down, shake off the dust, take pride in your accomplishment, and get back up with the realization that your much better off than when you first started. Now ask yourself, what am I going to do differently this around, so that I’ll be able to do better. Have you tried reaching out to HHM yet? Posting on this wonderful site, is a great start, but it doesn’t hold a candle to picking up the phone a talking to a real live person, who by the way has tons of experience and a great big heart, who will likely understand you better that you understand yourself. I remember when I first came to the site, I was taken by the concept of a steak, and I thought, that’s it, I’m good to go. Well what do you know, 42 days later, I found myself back to where I started. So I picked up the phone and called HHM. It was the best thing I did for myself. He has helped countless people break free, and although it might be scary at first, it’s so worth it. It might just change your life, like it did for so many others. Don’t travel this journey alone, if you can travel it with friends that care. We’re all rooting for you.

Re: The journey 08 Jul 2024 00:19 #416629

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I don't have anything to add to amevakesh's beautiful and compelling words.
All I can add is to second this idea and say that I am where I am today because I worked up the courage, picked up the phone, worked up the courage again, called IWLR, and then a few days later reached out to HHM. (michelgelner@gmail.com)
It was a total gamechanger for me.

Please seriously consider it.

(And there's other people, too - like amevakesh! Also eerie, chaimoigen, chosemyshem, and many others...)

Re: The journey 08 Jul 2024 02:30 #416639

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Day 1: made it through, def fought. But happy at the end of the day. I will really consider it. Is the only way to communicate with HHM through phone call?

Re: The journey 08 Jul 2024 02:41 #416640

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Not the only way, but definitely the most effective. You can email him or PM him. He will then give you his google voice number if you want to speak to him. Do yourself the favor of your life. PLEASE, JUST DO IT. We're all rooting for you. Keep on rocking!

Re: The journey 09 Jul 2024 02:16 #416712

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Day 2: strong throughout the day, got a little shaky tn. But still in it

Re: The journey 10 Jul 2024 04:53 #416804

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Day 3: Whole day good, got home had shaky 5 min, than just walked away had a great rest of night. Feeling empowered
Last Edit: 11 Jul 2024 04:24 by JARES90.

Re: The journey 11 Jul 2024 04:25 #416864

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Day 4: great day, strong finish

Re: The journey 12 Jul 2024 06:05 #416980

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Day 5: Great day, got a little shaky but I’m still here
Last Edit: 12 Jul 2024 06:05 by JARES90.

Re: The journey 14 Jul 2024 02:34 #417044

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Day 6: made it through

Re: The journey 14 Jul 2024 02:35 #417045

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Day 7: one week down, hard and a grind but happy to be here

Re: The journey 14 Jul 2024 09:45 #417057

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Just checking in. Have you reached out to HHM? 

Congrats on this week of purity, forever yours. From your posts it would seem you’ve had triggers over the week that you overcame. HHM will help you set yourself up in a way you can be free of triggers - enabling you to go further with less struggle….

it’s well worth the energy it takes to call him, I’ve been where you are!

Muttel
We're in this struggle together; feel free to reach out! 
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Feel free to call/text! (908) 251-9590 (google)

Check out my thread here: guardyoureyes.com/forum/19-Introduce-Yourself/413043-My-ENTIRE-story#413043

Re: The journey 15 Jul 2024 04:39 #417101

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Day 8: strong clean day, thanks Muttel I need to muster the courage to call him but right now I just don’t feel comfortable. Need some time

Re: The journey 15 Jul 2024 12:19 #417119

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If HHM is too intimidating (which he's not), try reaching out to Muttel. He'll teach you how to muster up the courage and make friends quickly. I think he had circle of about 20 friends before 3 weeks went by. It can be hard to reach out at first, but it's so worth it. It's like jumping in to a cold swimming pool, hard for a second, but as soon as you start swimming, it becomes invigorating. Try it. Your life will never be the same.

Re: The journey 15 Jul 2024 13:05 #417122

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amevakesh is a pretty good friend too
( as long as hes not trying to prank call me)
May you slide down the banister of happiness and get many splinters of success up your career

Feel free to send me an owl, a howler, or even a Crumple-Horned Snorkack to Iamredfaced@gmail.com


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