Dear (((trinitysky)))! You were not blind and stupid. Your addiction blinded you and you made decisions that were as a result of being so ill emotionally with a gambling addiction. Addictions thrive in secrecy and we lie to keep our addiction going because the addiction is so strong and compulsive. Your friends that are telling you that they can see that he loves you so much and that he will change his mind, are telling you these things because they want to give you hope, and I’m sure their intentions are good. The truth of the matter is that no one knows what is going to happen in your situation with your boyfriend. I know you don’t want to hear that and I’m sorry that you find yourself in this situation. I really am sorry! But I have to say that anyone who will make you move out a few days before Christmas, if you get your cheque, doesn’t sound like someone who in the future will support and stand by you. You don’t even know if you’re going to have continued employment and he wants you to move after 3 years of being together. A restaurant’s reputation that he may get in the future is more important than you?? Is this the man that would stand by you if you were diagnosed with cancer or involved in a motor vehicle accident that left you disabled? He seems to be thinking only of himself and his future, and not supporting you in your recovery. There are better days ahead for you though I know you can’t envision that now. Even though worry changes nothing, it would be impossible for a person not to worry in your situation. But just do the best that you can in today, and try and relax when you can. I care what happens to you. Carole
