I must admit Geordie that I’m taken aback by the time you have taken to put together your message to me and I’m very grateful for your time. I didn’t expect anyone to read my profile let alone reply so I thank you for the energy and passion you have afforded me so far.
Recovery is a broad spectrum and how each individual sets-out their recovery stall and manages each aspect of their recovery is pertinent to them. I have chosen the path to my recovery to be that of making money and I am even more determined to make this a success by investing my time and effort into something I feel I can learn about and make money from. I’m not adverse to trying new things to occupy my time for instance I’ve learnt a language, I’ve written a film, and completed numerous short courses on a variety of different subjects. You are right, the money has indeed gone, but, there’s no harm in trying to ‘win’ it back by other methods.
The root cause of my gambling was a want to provide a little something extra for me and my girlfriend. That little something extra soon turned into that little something lost. The consequences of this loss was a deterioration in physical and mental health. I feel each day I have spent away from gambling has improved my mind, body and spirit and I’m sleeping better now. I know it’s early days but I’m feeling good, strong and positive about my future. My recovery will not just be about making money it will also be about doing the things I neglected more often like visiting friends and family and going to different attractions locally that I haven’t yet been to.
I have read and dissected your messages and I have certainly not dismissed your advice or opinions as I would be foolish to do so. Getting on my case has not been a waste of time Geordie, believe me it really hasn’t, it’s allowed me to reflect on myself, my partner and our future. I’m guilty of making wrong decisions, yes, but just like my gambling losses I have to forget about them and begin to build-up my Lego tower with the strong foundations I hold dear which is peace, love and understanding.
My turn around and my determination to succeed is underway and if I’m the first gambler to decide to address this terrible addiction by aiming to make money and not get drawn back to gambling then I’m ready and willing to share my secret – at a price, ha ha!
Thanks again, you will not be forgotten.
Best wishes
Sean