Thank you Monica
GT has always had cycles where it is quiet – it gets really busy just before and after Christmas and in the new year when people are panic stricken , or when people make new years resolutions .
Many people forget about GT when gambling again takes hold( i have often had time out for this reason ). Now, thank God I recognise that the reason I am here less often is because my life and my thoughts have become filled with non gambling stuff. I guess it is the same with many others .
I guess it would not be a good sign if we were gamble free and all our time was spend on “not gambling “. GT is here when we need the support.
However I will stay checking in with GT as I don’t want to lose contact with the lovely people I have met on her, , I also like to remind myself of how far I have come and of course writing is therapeutic for me !
I also try to make Charles group at least once a week – he is much less annoying when you are gamble free I find (joke Charles!). He reminds me of teachers- he takes our anger and our annoyance ( which is often easier to direct at others than ourselves ) and greets us with a smile and a welcome the next day . He is a bit like Dr Phil – he tells it as it is , but without the sting or the putdown that many of us find difficult to withhold.
And he celebrates with us when we succeed !
OMG Someone should put that man forward for one of those awards the queen of England gives out ! Take note GT staff!
Onwards and upwards !