[bettie]

Hi guys,
Guess it’s been a while since I have posted. Still working on getting an accomodation for my work schedule. I have the paperwork and see my Dr next week.
Went to the girlie Dr on Monday. Had a procedure done and hope that it will finally give me some relief from the problems I have been having for years. Time will tell.
Weather has cooled and I have had very little use of the pool this year. Looks like I might never see the beach this year either.
Gambling thoughts come and go. I guess thats jus part of life for a CG.
One of the long time members of the Safe Harbor site has passed away from cancer. Some of you may have had the pleasure of chatting with her. Sandra/Gams was a very giving and thoughtful lady. I am glad that I got to know her a bit. Lovely person who will be sorely missed.
bettie

[bettie]

The quickest way ought of a hole is to stop digging. Recovery is like quitting smoking. Every time we stop a we are one step closer to stopping for good. Keep fighting the good fight. Victory is just around the next corner. You are worth it!
Bettie

[bettie]

The quickest way ought of a hole is to stop digging. Recovery is like quitting smoking. Every time we stop a we are one step closer to stopping for good. Keep fighting the good fight. Victory is just around the next corner. You are worth it!
Bettie

[bettie]

The quickest way ought of a hole is to stop digging. Recovery is like quitting smoking. Every time we stop a we are one step closer to stopping for good. Keep fighting the good fight. Victory is just around the next corner. You are worth it!
Bettie

[bettie]

Home safe and sound. Just catching up on cleaning. Deb and her friend treated me like a Queen~who could ask for more. The falls were amazing!
Went to a meeting last night. New person came. Always a good reminder of why I need to stay out of a Casino!
Back to work Monday. Need to really get moving and get my housework done.
bettie

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Ya gotta laugh!
I called for roadside assistance from my car dealer and told them I had another flat on the new tire that I bought to replace the old tire! He said I should play the lottery! lol! I told deb I can’t afford a new tire every time I visit!
|I know have mismatched tired in a one year old car! it was that or go home so I have arrived! 4 hour drive took 9 but All is good!
Thelma aka bettie

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Louise-do you think I slept?? hehe!

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Hey w4nt if you are reading this please call the Samaritans right now!
You need to talk to someone-if there is a breath in your body there is ALWAYS HOPE!
bettie

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Hi Guys,
Carole the cheap cg in me has a suggestion. Since Canada has so many shipping fees see if Liz can take it home and mail it. The post office here gives free boxes for priority mail. 
It’s nice of you to think about me-thanks!
bettie

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Hi Guys,
Some days I am really thin skinned-some days not so much.
Went to play trivia – which some would consider gambling-but I do not. I like the intelectual challenge ( even if I can’t spell it! ) I am one of those people who likes to take tests. We having annual training at work and when possible I go right for the test. Most of the times I pass with 80-100% scores. Long story short it is a fund raiser held in an Irish Pub that serves food and the library gets a cut of the money spent on food and drink. I usually have a beer or two and call it a night. Tonight that was a good thing as I was walking out and saw their legal slot machines. I thought gee I have a $5 bill and couldn’t get into too much trouble. I had a conversation with Cathie on the group earlier tonight about the slot machines popping up all over. Long story short I had said I would not miss something that I have never done so I walked past the machines and out the door. $5-what CG stops at $5? Who am I kidding?
Looking foward to my car trip w/Debbie. My boss is on vacation this week so it is like having 2 weeks off!
I did call my HR department about trying to get my work schedule "regular" as all this last minute "have to stay and call for 2 hours after work" is too much. They reffered me to another department.I have had low blood sugars due to getting late lunch times because we are so short handed. The fact of the matter is that being diabetic is a disability according to the "Americans with disability act" and with the number of employes we have they should be able to give me a reasonable accomodation. Fact is the better I keep my sugars the long I get to live. Peroid.
I should not have to fight for this but it will be an up hill fight.
bettie

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Hi Guys,
I am a hormonal lump of clay today. I have my "friend" for the 2nd time in 17 days and I am not happy with my Girlie Dr. I need a procedure that can only be done during this time and she canceled on me. Every time I have been ready she has been on vacation or out of town. Her office said well just come in tomorrow-which is not possible as I have to work for a living. I need a new Dr but the problem is that my insurance has already paid $400 for this and I seriously doubt they would pay again if I went to another dr. I don’t know how much longer I can stand this! I have just a few narcotic pain killers left from my surgery and only get relief from the pain for a few hours when I take one. The mood swings are awful. I am weeping for no good reason while I type this. It didn’t help when I realized my brother passed 11 years ago today so maybe I do have something to cry about.
Carole I don’t know why you felt the need to explain why I wasn’t invited to your place. I am in no way offended and I am glad that you and Liz are in a positition that the two of you can visit and travel. I am fortunate that Deb offered to go to Nigara Falls with me in about 12 days from now. We will do it on a shoestring but Deb’s having a friend that can accomodate us with lodging is really what made it possible. If I waited until I could afford to do things I guess I would never leave the condo again.
bettie

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Hi Liz,
First it rains and then it pours!
Enjoy the good ***** when they come because when things get rough our addiction takes it and runs with it.
Glad you will be able to see Carole. Have a great time.
bettie

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Hi Guys,
I saw a lot of nonsence posted on the first page. Some people need a life.
Still getting into the "swing" with the new assistant. Hard to believe that someone with no banking experence is more qualified to be the assistant than any other banker in the area.
My boss just changed the schedule without telling me that there is a call night tomorrow. He also changed the new assistant so she will be working 7:45am-6:30pm. I wonder if she knows it? He has himself scheduled off.
It’s terrible to be in the position that I have put myself into. Sick, no education and limited job skills. I have no savings, no partner. God forbid I loose my job. 
Here we go again.
bettie 

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Hi David,
You story is like a lot of stories I have heard online and at meetings.
I would implore you to please call the GA hotline and talk to someone, anyone. 1-888-GA- HELPS (US)
You can have a better life, you deserve a better life. You ARE worth it!
And yes, gambling is a rush, very much like herion. It releases the same endorfins as any feel good ****.
There is help.
bettie

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Hi Guys,
Thanks Cat.
I saw this on FB and thought it was worth reposting.
Have a great day!
bettie
 

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