Good morning, all.

The main difference between this current attempt is that I am firm about my geder to refrain from leisurely Internet use when I am alone. That means no news, no LinkedIn feed, no topics of interest, and no videos. I am not forbidding myself from ever checking any of that out. Just not while I am alone. When I do so, alone, I let my guard down. I start seeing images that are triggering or I get comfortable in a familiar space of searching to find whatever is on my mind. It doesn't mean that I automatically will search for pornography, but it is almost always the first step towards pornography.

Because of this shift, I have gained 33 days free of pornography. I have been far more productive at work. I have been able to complete more chores around the house. I have been more consistent with exercise, lost weight, and am more toned. I feel closer to G-d.

Day Count: 21 Days
No 'P' Count: 33 Days
Cumulative Count: 1691 Days

שבע יפול צדיק וקם wrote on 15 Jul 2025 13:13:

Congratulations on reaching 33 days - that's a significant milestone that shows real strength and commitment! Your insight about the connection between leisurely internet use and vulnerability is incredibly valuable. Recognizing that pattern and taking decisive action to break it demonstrates genuine self-awareness and wisdom.

The ripple effects you're experiencing - increased productivity, better physical health, spiritual connection, and accomplishment in daily tasks - are powerful reminders of how this one change can transform multiple areas of life. Your approach of not completely forbidding yourself but setting clear boundaries around when and how you engage shows a mature, sustainable strategy.

Keep building on this momentum. Each day you're proving to yourself that you have the strength to make difficult but important choices. Your future self will thank you for the discipline you're showing today. Stay strong!

Hello, all.

Grateful for another clean day. As noted, this streak feels different for me. When I had a 233-day streak three years ago, while I avoid P&M, I still basically had unbridled Internet use. This time, I actually made a significant lifestyle change. Grateful.

Day Count: 22 Days
No 'P' Count: 34 Days
Cumulative Count: 1692 Days

Good morning, all.

Grateful for another clean day. Proud of myself.

Day Count: 23 Days
No 'P' Count: 35 Days
Cumulative Count: 1693 Days

Hello, all.

Grateful for five weeks free of pornography. As I have shared in the past, at this point in a streak, I don't have any P or M urges. My struggle is with Internet use. I have managed to be strong with my resolve to refrain from leisurely Internet use when home alone. With Hashem's help, I will continue. 

Day Count: 24 Days
No 'P' Count: 36 Days
Cumulative Count: 1694 Days

Good morning, all.

I am grateful to Hashem for my recent progress and successes. I texted two accountability partners this morning, sharing that I am going to stick to my geder around Internet use. This is despite some long meetings today where I will be sitting in front of my computer screen with nothing to do. No going to the other monitor to look for some sort of entertaining distraction.

Day Count: 27 Days
No 'P' Count: 39 Days
Cumulative Count: 1697 Days

Hello, all.

Grateful for another day free of pornography and masturbation. Prayers to Hashem for continued progress and success for all of us.

Day Count: 28 Days
No 'P' Count: 40 Days
Cumulative Count: 1698 Days

Good morning, everyone.

I am grateful for another day free of pornography and masturbation. I truly am. While the lure still seems attractive and a good escape, plain and simple, involvement in P&M is not me and it doesn't match my values. Looking forward to a full 30 days clean from P&M.

Day Count: 29 Days
No 'P' Count: 41 Days
Cumulative Count: 1699 Days

Hello, all.

I am grateful to Hashem for thirty days free of masturbation and six weeks free of pornography.

Day Count: 30 Days
No 'P' Count: 42 Days
Cumulative Count: 1700 Days

Mazel Tov!

although it's the 9 days shabbos but for this you can be happy and drink an extra L'chaim!!

Good morning, all.

I am grateful to Hashem for another day free of pornography and masturbation. I violated my boundary of no leisurely Internet when alone yesterday. I communicated such to my accountability partners and am back on track today.

Thanks, @hashemisonmyside.
(Jokingly) I've got a siyum lined up for every day of the nine days to drink a l'chaim.

Day Count: 31 Days
No 'P' Count: 43 Days
Cumulative Count: 1701 Days

you should invite your GYE family members:laughing: