[steph40]

Charles, yes I 100% agree. I need to stop making excuses and stay focused on keeping supports in place ongoing. I have been able to quit for months at a time and because I don’t continue to access those supports I relapse. I was recently reading about the “Swiss cheese model” for protective barriers against covid and it reminded me of the numerous supports I need to stay gamble free. Alone each Swiss cheese slice (barrier to not gamble)has holes in it to allow you to gamble but when you pile numerous cheese slices (barriers) together those holes get covered making it difficult to act on those gambling urges. I will stay gamble free.