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Haven’t posted in a bit.. I tried to a few days ago but something went wrong on the site. Nevertheless, 19 days gamble free! Thursday marked the first pay cycle since relapsing that I didn’t spend any money on gambling, and met all of my money targets.

This cycle marks my first actual savings goal, where I have to hit my target of bills and savings in the right accounts. Hopefully I can meet this and start to get back on track with finances! Feeling great!

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Thanks everyone! Not much to say again apart from feeling positive! Another busy day ahead. Let’s get it! I’ll write more on the weekend 🙂

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Feeling great today! I’m positive and looking forward to the day. Let’s get it!!

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Hi there ARB90.

A lot of your story resonates with me. As a horse racing and sports punter, I also used to spend time at University punting instead of studying. It took me 7 years to finally get a degree. I’m now in my 30s and have had long periods of being gamble free (1 even being about 2 years) but have always snuck back in.

Part of the issue is that I love sport. I pretty much watch anything. The problem is that there is a constant associate with odds to do with sport. I usually can’t watch something without seeing either a gambling advertisement, and/or an analysis of the odds. At sporting venues, there is access to gamble everywhere. It’s become really difficult to separate the two.

I love to analyse matches, and because I know the different types of markets (line, handicap, points etc) I often think about it while watching. I’m also pretty good and knowing what they will be without even seeing the odds.

That’s definitely the challenge for me. I’m 6 days clean and determined to not go back.

I look forward to following your progress!

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So I didn’t post over the weekend because I was pretty busy. It was great because I barely even thought about punting. It’s so nice not worrying about where the next bet is coming from!

Today might be a bit of a challenge because I’m at home. I will keep myself busy as best as I can.

I’ve been having pretty brutal nightmares. Last night was particularly bad – not necessarily about gambling yet. It’s always a relief to know when you wake up that you’re safe (and gamble-free) – what a feeling!

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Hi bettie!
I am new here. I think I started about 5 days ago. It took me that long to get through your journal.. haha! Once I dived in I just couldn’t stop. Your story has truly inspired me. Where you started on your very first post all the way up to where you are now. It’s a true inspiration. You have given me so much hope and courage. The truthfullness in your posts just amazes me and I have loved crying, laughing and gasping with you in the 5 days I’ve read your journey.
You are a wonderful person, mother and daughter and you need to never forget that.
I can’t wait to meet you on chat and I hope we can talk soon.
Thank you xxx

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Oh wow, I think i FINALLY found your latest journal… i thinkkkk!!!
Sorry I got kicked off chat but thanks for talking tonight 🙂 I was trying to say someone on the chat last night was really in deep trouble but hadn’t posted before so I was trying to get him to, but he hasn’t. Was just worried 🙁
I’m off to post in my journal, make sure you do the same! xxx

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