Hi Bettie: I’m sorry to hear that you are feeling low tonight. I want you to know that you are my hero. You have managed to stay gamble free for one full year, MUCH more than I’ve been able to do. In your posts, I feel that you have trivialized your enormous progress by focusing so much on a little hiccup. I worry about your negative self-talk, B. Words such as worthless etc. That is so ridiculous in the broad context of things. You have raised a beautiful daughter, managed a successful career, held your head high as an independent woman, strong in your decisions. Gambling does not define us. Weight does not define us. Career struggles do not define us. We are so much more, Bettie. You have fought the battles and won so many times. See your strength, our Bettie. I do. Love, RG
