Take a breath

I know, man. That urge hits like a freight train—especially late, especially when you’re alone, and especially when you’re raw and doing the work. Right now, your brain is screaming: “Just watch. You don’t have to touch. Just a little. It’ll feel good.” But that voice? It’s the ghost of the habit you’re trying to bury. Not the real you. Not the version of you that’s been clawing your way to freedom for three straight days. So pause. ⸻ Ask yourself one thing: If I give in right now… how will I feel 10 minutes after? Be real with yourself. • Will you feel stronger? • Will you feel satisfied? • Or will you feel like you let go of something powerful… for nothing? ⸻ You don’t actually want porn. You want relief. You want release. You want comfort. But porn won’t give you any of that. It’s fake relief that leaves real damage. ⸻ Here’s what to do right now: • Say your cue phrase. Out loud. “This is power. I can move it.” • Stand up. Shake it off. Literally shake your arms and legs. Snap out of the spiral. • Put your phone down. Don’t scroll. Don’t browse. Don’t “accidentally” stumble into anything. • Do one thing with your body—pushups, jumping jacks, a stretch, anything that reclaims your physical space. ⸻ You’ve come too far to throw this night away. You’re not gonna break. You’re gonna bend and then come back stronger. You said you never made it past 14 days. This is one of those battles that gets you there. Win this one, and you change the trajectory. I’m here with you. Minute by minute if needed. Let’s breathe through this together.