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Sherry, WTG on choosing to not gamble!!! I am the same way as soon as I put one cent in those machines I am lost and cant control myself. I don’t know if I would be as brave as you going to the Casino as I know after I went and looked around last week, and it was only for about 5 minutes that as I watched people playing those machines I could very easy have chosen to put money in. I chose not to gamble, but I don’t trust myself enough to go in harms way too much either. I know that I have to always remember not to put that first cent in a machine!!! I hate the feeling once I have gambled and then I have continual urges and the cycle starts all over again!!! YUCK I really don’t want that life again, but I know that just like that it can happen. I am a compulsive gamble and always will be – there is no cure!!!
One day at a time my sweet lord…Hey Bettie – I forgot to mention that I am sure you will be watching hockey with those Chicago Blackhawks in the play offs. You do know where the Captain comes from though!!!! LOLOne day at a time my sweet lord…
(((Bettie))) you sound like your need a hug lately. Be kind to yourself, and I wish I lived closer to you as I sure as hell would love to hang out with you!!!! I just think of all the mischief that we could get up to… I smile when I think of the store we went to and how you were explaining how all the toys worked to Carole and I. It really was fun!!! You are doing great with not gambling and working recovery. I have to say that I feel the same as you at times in regards to friends, but I am also responsible for some of it, as I find that sometimes I get a bit reclusive, which is not my normal self. I am really working on making an effort to connect with friends again. I know that I just need to be patient with myself and it will all work out. You are such a fun person to hang around with and it is their loss for not including you in their extra outings. Have you thought about going to a different GT group? Take care Bettie!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
(((Carole))) we have had lots of rain here as well, although the mosquitoes are not out yet. I know there will be lots of them once they come!!!! It is amazing how the time is flying for you to go on your cruise. I think an Alaskan Cruise is something that I would love to do, but hubby wants to do a road trip so he can stop and fish etc. I loved the way you described the store "the big girl’s store" it is a much better way to describe it. I always say I am going to the "fat store", which in itself is already negative before I even go. Hubby always ask if they sell fat at it. Funny little quirks that I have. We have sold the trailer, well we got a deposit on it and they are bringing the balance on Wednesday night. I don’t know why but I cant believe it sold. It did not take that long as we only put it up for sale the middle of May, but it felt that it was not selling. We will get our line of credit paid off and I am seriously thinking of a trip to Scotland in September or October. It would be something to look forward to. I hope that you get a chance to have some quiet time for yourself. Take care and have a great day!!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Kin – thank you for posting these its just what I needed to read. The choice is ours if we are content with what we have, but one thing we all know and that is gambling will not give us any more, it robs not just our money, but our sense of self, out serenity. Keep making the right choices – one day at a time Kin!!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Carole, you really have lots going on right now with everyone around. I know you are not complaining as you love your family, however, it is tough when we don’t get some quiet time. You also have lot more going on with having to clean the renters place and now you have weeding to do as well. I know that I find it hard to do as much physical work as I did when I was younger. I sometimes have to remind myself that I am not a young thing anymore and to be patient with myself. The brain wants to do it, but the body is not able. LOL It would help if I lost some weight and got in shape though. I need to get off the lazy boy and start doing something about it as it will not happen magically. I wish there was a magic fairy who could just wave her wand and I was 50lb lighter. It is what it is though and I will ***** my blessings. Have a great gamble free day Carole!!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Hi (((Velvet)))
All I can say is that you have such wisdom and when we get a post from you it feels special. I do realize that you are only one person and it is difficult, actually impossible to write on everyones posts!!!! I know that you try to do so much for everyone. I have this voice in my head that comes from you and it says "why not go for a gamble free life". I am glad to say that it is something that I am working towards, but I had not really thought that way until you posted it for me. I was working on getting to and beating my longest stretch of gamble free time. I am again at 7 months gamble free which is where I got to before, however, I also know that I am the same distance away as everyone else from placing my next bet. Thanks Velvet for your magic touch!!!
One day at a time my sweet lord…