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    I know I can do it. I can feel myself getting closer to success.

    This is sound advice. There is something different about an in-person 12-step meeting that engenders a deeper commitment. Find one in your town and get yourself there.
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    We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace

    4th Reboot, 1 Year and 7 Days Today I got the news that I didn't get the promotion that I had been hoping for--and was actually expecting to get! I worked very hard preparing for the interview and in the process I had convinced myself that, of the 8 other candidates, I was the best person for...
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    We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace

    Thanks, @Blondie and @GBS !
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    I know I can do it. I can feel myself getting closer to success.

    @jonazo91, I just read the latest in this thread now, and I want to tell you how deeply moved I am by your honesty, your striving after truth, and your steadfast commitment to escape from the prison of self and become truly free. And because this, I feel good saying that I am proud of you and of...
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    I know I can do it. I can feel myself getting closer to success.

    @jonazo91, The message you just typed was, for me, the most difficult one to get out. I don't know whether it was shame, or remorse, or just plain anger that always prevented me from jumping right back in. So congratulations on getting right back on the wagon without delay.
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    We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace

    4th Reboot, Day 350 During the pandemic I was able to work from home (WFH) two days per week. Those two days were spent either binging on P or obsessing about how I was not going to binge on P (and then usually end up binging anyway). A year ago the WFH ended. Then yesterday, I had an...
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    I know I can do it. I can feel myself getting closer to success.

    Thanks for writing so honestly, @jonazo91 ! This type of honesty means that you're on the path to recovery. Hundreds (maybe thousands!) of times in the past I tried declaring that I'm done with porn forever, but it never stuck. I would end up telling myself that I'm going to use porn just...
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    I know I can do it. I can feel myself getting closer to success.

    Hey @jonazo91, I feel moved by your sharing and can definitely relate to what you're going through. I loved the vision that you have for yourself: I agree with Blondie that opening up with your wife is key. However, I would not necessarily tell her about your relapse. I have found that while...
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    THE BEST SPIRITUAL WAY TO FIGHT TEMPTATION

    Gordon 7, you have proven that you believe by your actions. You may have heard this story before, but for those who have not: The amazing story of Charles Blondin, a famous French tightrope walker, is a wonderful illustration of what it means to truly believe. This story illustrates that true...
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    Another story - probably the same as everyone else

    Sincerest condolences to you and your family, GBS.
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    Another story - probably the same as everyone else

    Are you using the Sensate Focus program on your own or with the guidance of a therapist?
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    Another story - probably the same as everyone else

    Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope with all of us!
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    We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace

    4th Reboot, Day 325 I just finished the exercise from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People where I imagine in detail my own funeral and what would I want people to say about me. It helped me to understand that how I treat other people is the only legacy I leave in this material world. Because...
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    We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace

    4th Reboot, Day 300 About a month ago I noticed that for any woman who comes into my field of view, I would glance at her body parts. For the past month, I've been making a conscious effort to not do this, and to keep my focus above the neck. While not 100% successful, I have still found that...
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