Tara, I’m so very proud of you. Walking away from an urge is a very hard thing to do in the beginning and YOU DID IT. If you are able to find my old thread “A New Life” please give it a read when you have the time. I was in a mentally and financially abusive relationship and even though it was apparent to others, I chose not to see it or accept it. Today is my birthday and one year ago today I was thrown out of my “home” since my common-law found a younger woman with more money. He constantly threw my gambling in my face and yet enabled me to gamble because it kept him in control and held me hostage to the relationship. What a difference the past year has made to my recovery and my self-worth. Hindsight is a sad thing, but I no longer look back, I only look ahead to the future and it’s bright. Adele is right, you cannot overpost here, keep those thoughts flowing. Congratulations on your return to school, you deserve good things. Be selfish, Tara, and think of yourself. Most CG’s are co-dependant and think of others first and put their own needs on hold. Bettie, on this forum, is a wonderful source of information on co-dependency and has helped me immensely in my recovery. Read her thread when you have time. Take care and keep up the good work, Debbie
