Hi Jansdad,I have just been catching up on your thread. Firstly well done on your gamble free time .. You are doing really well. I remember doing the 20 questions one time and I think I answered yes to everything except the the about illegal activity, although that too had crossed my mind.
I haven’t discussed my gambling with my husband either. If I can manage this on my own it is better for a host of reasons . You rightly say everyone’s journey is different and we never really know each others story .
Your point about it doesn’t matter now often we gamble makes sense. I have only had two “slips” since last summer but financially they were devastating. I think where it matters is how we feel.. The longer I stay gamble free the better I feel about myself and life.. I think it is the same for you .
The thing about these “slip was that it was when I was with my gambling buddies. I found I lost all my resolve when I was with them. I suppose it the old ” would you bring an alcoholic to a pub” situation.
Well done Jansdad . Your first few weeks in recovery have been very inspiring