Timing eh! Just before I read your post – I was reaching out to someone for a “counselling session” as I am finding things a bit difficult at the moment. Only because I am on my own in lockdown and missing real (not virtual) company – but I feel I could do with venting about it all.
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nI guess I am lucky in that I have trained as a counsellor and a co-counsellor and most of my friends are one or the other (and often both) so I have lots of people I can talk in depth to. I think if I didn’t have this, I would probably pay for regular counselling … just to keep my life on track. Co-counselling training is also worth a look – but it is not well-known and not for everybody. Of course it also might be difficult to access due to the virus – but I know of teachers in the UK, US, NZ and some countries in Europe. I’m not sure if I can remember where you are based but if I can help with a contact I will.
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nI don’t feel like a gambler any more. But I know I can never go back to it, so in that sense I still am one. I took a long break from “active recovery” also – probably over 10 years – so it is good to touch base again (although I never used the site – I was a GA member only.) I have often thought there ought to be a place for long-term recoverers to go to. Perhaps we could start something here? Go well!
