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Bettie–Re the "no grandparents" thing…we just went through that with our oldest when they had their first (which I think is the main reason I FINALLY made the break from gambling). My wife was a little put off but they felt it was a private time just for the 3 of them and who were we to argue (and we felt we had lots of justification–they lived with us for awhile, we paid for this and that–all the things parents do). Trust me when you see that little face staring up at you (or sleeping hopefully!!) all those thoughts will disappear. Enjoy.
Hey Bettie– well that sucks doesn’t it! 🙂 I keep waiting for my slip up–I’m sure it will happen. But good for you for facing up to it. That must mean something right?? Best wishes.
I guess after reading and posting here for almost two months nothing should surprise me but I thought the dream thing was only me. Always running around at last minute trying to play but can’t find machine, etc. Crazy isn’t it?
I can sure relate to the suit story…I went golfing yesterday and paid for my buddy–and thought this is alot cheaper than gambling like I used to do. It’s nice to start (ever so slowly sometimes) building up some money.
I got a call from a gambling friend asking me to go with her in a couple of weeks–I said no I was too busy. It felt really good to know I could actually turn down an invite!! Sorry didn’t mean to turn this into a "me" thing–but just agreeing so much with what others here have/are experiencing.
I LOVE this site. Thanks everyone.Wow that is so great on the self banning. I keep thinking I have everything under control but if I know this is a step I should take. I doubt if you play the same boats as me (s of Cincinnati) but I could picture myself in your shoes walking past the guard and trying to get my nerve up. I honestly don’t think I could do it. That is so GREAT you did it!
I think whenever we can post positive things and not just about how bad our situations are it’s very helpful (at least to me)…I like to be a "glass half full" kind of guy.
Congrats on being so brave–and belated happy birthday (mine was Sat and I know what you mean about the offers, etc and I had to laugh at your line about the machine flashing happy birthday–been there done that!!)Hi Bette–
Interesting on the limits on cards. In all the years I’ve had making withdrawals I never knew it could be raised. Glad I didn’t know. I always carry checks in my wallet just so I could get cash beyond the ATMs. Crazy.
I hope you were/are able to put aside the money. I had some money come in yesterday and normally would have immediately plotted my next "business" meeting near the boats. But instead I applied all of it to 1 credit card. It sucks knowing that’s only 1 of 8 but still a start.
Man I love this site. Best wishes.