Secu1988 wrote on 10 Aug 2022 18:48:

And how are you planning on being strong holy brother?

BTW, ain't it strange chatting with wrong ppl but not being OK with chatting with tzadikim here... interesting 

Well... Back after a week on the dark side. I had a fall that led quickly to another, and before I knew it, I stopped coming on here, and the Yetzer just took complete control for the next week... What a crazy ride this is; I need to get my act together before Elul. I always use Elul to set myself up for the next year, and I need to have this part of my life under somewhat control. I know the problem won't be fixed but I have to be at least trying!!

Today is day 1 

Hi Hopeful2 glad you are feeling fresh!

You know on the whole you sound like you have your stuff together.

Might suggest when you are alone you have something else to distract you, like a hobby which does not involve your phone. For me I know if I am bored I am more likely to act adversely.

If your wife is popping out and you do not actually have anything to do, maybe go with her? It might be dull what she needs to pop out for but at least you won't be bored.

I believe the idiom is idle hands are the devils tools.

Just my advice, you otherwise seem pretty on top of things 

That is excellent advice. I often stay home while she goes out with the sole purpose of doing bad things. I use the excuse of "work," but I can and should go with her as often as possible. I am also trying desperately to get rid of my smartphone. I need it for work but am trying to find a work-a-round...

Idle hands are the devil's tools.... VERY TRUE

Thanks

Glad I could help!

When you figure out how to get rid of your smart phone let me know! I hate having one, I am on it way too much just watching youtube.

I also watch WAY TOO MUCH YouTube. I have bigger problems to worry about at the moment, BH I don't watch as much porn as YouTube! I would really be in a bad place.