The unconscious mind is a powerful thing. I took a nap this afternoon as I was feeling tired. HALT- Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired! Any one of these can make a person more susceptible to gamble. I realized after I got up what has been bringing on my urges. They started when my daughter and her family drove to Winnipeg. I grew up in Winnipeg and my family of origin still lives there, including my pedophile father. I realized today that I have been stressed out about them going to Winnipeg. It’s like I’m the one who has gone there, and is experiencing the stress of being there and seeing people like my mother and my Aunt who is supportive but sometimes makes mean comments to me over the phone. She thinks she knows everything, much like Danny does. I know I am an emotional sponge for people I care about and their feelings. but this is crazy even to me, as to why I would have this emotional reaction. My daughter is travelling home tomorrow so that will put my mind at ease. Carole
