A Life-Changing Discovery Recently Featured in Mishpacha’s Rosh Hashana Edition Mishpacha Magazine recently published this eye-opening feature about Guard Your Eyes and the revolutionary methods they’ve developed to help people succeed with shmiras einayim in today’s unprecedented digital age. Guard Your Eyes is currently running its annual campaign to sustain this unique, one-of-a-kind work that no one else in the Jewish world knows how to do. Through anonymous support, cutting-edge programs, and a network of trained mentors, they’re providing hope and real solutions to people who thought change was impossible. To support this sacred mission—and discover more about how Guard Your Eyes is changing lives—visit Charidy.com/GYE. Our generation is being tested with temptations that previous generations never faced. The internet has created unprecedented kedusha challenges for frum Jews across all walks of life. From successful businessmen to young bochurim, and everyone in between, many struggle with maintaining healthy online habits. And often, what keeps people stuck isn’t the struggle itself. The fear of reaching out for help. To understand how people can break free and master Shmiras Einayim, we spoke with Shmuel*, the Mentor Coordinator at Guard Your Eyes, an organization that has helped tens of thousands succeed. Founded by Yaakov Nadel and Yechezkel Stelzer with guidance from Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski zt”l and יבלחט”א Rav Aharon Feldman shlita, Guard Your Eyes has developed cutting-edge, research-based approaches that are fully aligned with Torah values. Shmuel’s own journey began three years ago when he first posted on the Guard Your Eyes forum. Today, Shmuel’s role involves helping people find the right mentor for their specific situation, while also mentoring many individuals himself. His insights reveal both the barriers that keep people trapped and the surprisingly effective solutions that can transform lives. “Think for a second—what’s holding someone back from reaching out?” Shmuel asks. “I would say it comes down to three core fears that are real for everybody.” Fear #1: Will I be understood? “People need to know that the person they’re talking to truly gets their struggle. They’ve been carrying this burden alone, often for years. The relief of finally speaking to someone who really understands, without having to explain or justify, is tremendous.” Fear #2: Will I be accepted? “There’s a terrifying fear of being rejected or judged. People worry: ‘What will this person think of me?’ At Guard Your Eyes, acceptance is fundamental. Members consistently tell us they feel completely accepted, no matter what they share.” Fear #3: Will I be respected? “This might be the deepest fear. People don’t want to be seen as broken or pathetic. They need to know they’ll be treated with dignity. That’s why our three key words are: understood, accepted, respected.” Guard Your Eyes also addresses these fears by making the platform 100% discreet. “Joining Guard Your Eyes is free, anonymous, and secure,” Shmuel emphasizes. “You can get the full benefits of the platform without anyone knowing who you are.” Some people hesitate to seek help because they fear that reaching out means labeling themselves as an addict. “The truth is that the vast majority of people who come to us, do not have an addiction,” Shmuel points out. “Even people who have been struggling for years are usually dealing with habits that developed as coping mechanisms; it’s their way of dealing […]  | Read More The Yeshiva World