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  • in reply to: Woke up wishing I was dead today #17308
    finding_laura
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    Stopping in to say hi Bettie ๐Ÿ™‚
    Must be a load off your mind now that the house is back up to date.  You’ve got the right attitude! No more money for the casino.  I’m on an extremely tight budget too.  It’s made me look at finding pleasure in the little things.  Which can really be a gift.  Have a great day Bettie.
    Laura

    in reply to: BELIEVE (new thread) #22766
    finding_laura
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    Hey k,
    glad it is all working out with the self exclusion.  Perhaps I am a paranoid person but I wouldn’t be sharing that with work for a very very long time. Let them get to know you well first.  
    Good to see you last night for 25 minutes lol.  Is the bill in the mail?
    One day at a time girl, will catch up with you one of these days soon.
    Laura

    in reply to: BELIEVE (new thread) #22751
    finding_laura
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    Hi K,
    must be a busy girl these days, all the way down here.  I was looking for Cully   Not sure where he got off to these days.
    I don’t think I’d like sticking kids either.  But, has to be done.  I’m sure you’re one of those nice nurses.  Not the ones that seem to enjoy picking you  lol.
    Well I started this over an hour ago but then got to chatting.  I know I wanted to say a whole lot more but will be back again.
    Oh and I know you aren’t focusing on this milestone, but Happy Awesome Wonderful 11 months of gambling free time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    talk soon,
    Laura

    in reply to: Woke up wishing I was dead today #17266
    finding_laura
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    Hey Bettie,
    this people pleaser says "I hear ya"! 
    Laura ๐Ÿ™‚

    in reply to: Woke up wishing I was dead today #17264
    finding_laura
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    Hi Bettie,
    so glad you posted that.  Funny, I was thinking of Marilee last night.  Just  quickly wondering how she is doing and hoping all is well in her world. 
    And of course I stopped by to see how things are in your world Bettie.  Sounds as though you are working things through.  I think that was a tough part for me.  Knowing that all the crappy feelings that made me want to run to gambling were still there to deal with.  But, I am learning to cope in healthier ways.  I want to have a healthy balanced mind.  Going to take some work on my part!  I am on my guard against replacing with another addiction.
    Good for you Bettie on your thoughts on mr wrong.  He doesn’t deserve your friendship.  I see a smart, caring woman who deserves to be treated with respect.  Don’t settle for less Bettie.
    Have fun working on that list!  That sounds like a great idea.  Then the hard part will be deciding what you are going to do.  But writing down all the possibilities must be fun.
    Have a great day Bettie.  Weekend chat is nearly here ๐Ÿ™‚
    Laura

    in reply to: BELIEVE (new thread) #22732
    finding_laura
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    Hey Kathryn,
    thinking of you this morning and wondering how the first day of work went.  it must be Monday evening for you there.  I’m just starting my Monday and you are finishing it lol.  Glad your back is feeling better.  Be a good girl and keep up the excercises ๐Ÿ™‚   Hmmmm, costumes for the 80’s.  Will hve to think about that one lol.  Take care!
    Love ya,
    Laura

    in reply to: Woke up wishing I was dead today #17223
    finding_laura
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    Hey Bettie,
    glad things are looking better this morning.  Have a great day.
    Laura

    in reply to: BELIEVE (new thread) #22706
    finding_laura
    Participant

    So sorry to hear about your back K.  I can sympathize ๐Ÿ™‚  Get better soon. 
    Love ya,
    Laura

    in reply to: Woke up wishing I was dead today #17218
    finding_laura
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    Wohoooo Betty, party on! Hope you have a great day and a great time.  $45 bucks wouldn’t have lasted long at the casino and you would have only had a machine for company.  No laughs there.  Sorry will miss you on chat today, but there is always tomorrow.  Can’t wait lol.
    take care,
    Laura

    in reply to: BELIEVE (new thread) #22693
    finding_laura
    Participant

    Hey K,
    glad to have caught up with you a bit on weekend chat.  Sorry to hear about your sister’s MIL.  I would imagine that 9 guests, a funeral, and a baby (hmmm that sounds like a movie  title) would be enough to fill anyone’s week off up.  I do hope you get some down time, some you time before you start your new job.  I know you were feeling a bit anxious about starting the new job.  I know that you will be just fine because, I remember when you told me what the job was, I thought that it would be perfect for you.  With your friendly personality, your compassion and understanding, and your sense of humor, I can see you making each patients visit  a little easier and their day a little better.  They are bound to love you, after all, we all do ๐Ÿ™‚ 
    Well, can’t believe it is evening all ready.  Had a rough day today but trying to roll with it  as best I can.  Seems strange not to have you and RG posting.  Miss ya’s.
    Talk soon,
    Laura

    in reply to: Woke up wishing I was dead today #17208
    finding_laura
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    Hey Bettie,
    I just got off chat, have to get some things done too.  Good to hear you are enjoying the honeymoon.  Sounds like you know what you need to do.  You’ll get to it.  Have a good day and maybe see you later.
    Laura

    in reply to: Woke up wishing I was dead today #17203
    finding_laura
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    Hey Bettie,
    want to come do my house when you are done of yours?  I want one of those home makeovers you see on tv.  They can clean sweep it and then decorate it.  You are remembering to do things that are healthy for you and will make you feel great.  Don’t forget to do some things that are just for fun.  And if you can’t think of any make a list ๐Ÿ™‚
    Come to think of it I should take my own advice and make a list.  Good talking with you earlier Bettie.  Have a good night if I miss you.
    Laura

    in reply to: BELIEVE (new thread) #22677
    finding_laura
    Participant

    Hey Kathryn,
    seems like since forever since I have posted to you.  Its great when we can find the positive, the happiness, the joy in life.  Sounds like you are enjoying life, atta girl!  But I definitely agree, do the banning ASAP.  No sense in having any temptation about.  I’ll say a prayer for your little great nephew, sounds like a  large title for such a little man ๐Ÿ™‚   I truly hope things work out for your family K.  Enjoy the hen party tonight and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do lol. 
    take care K
    Laura

    in reply to: Day Two is Still a Day Away #21167
    finding_laura
    Participant

    Hey Larry,
    glad you are here today, to share with us your joys and your sorrows.  Your sorrows so we can be there for you and your joys so we can share them with you.  Congratulations on your 8 months gamble free. 
    Take care,
    Laura

    in reply to: Woke up wishing I was dead today #17147
    finding_laura
    Participant

    Hey Bettie,
    don’t be too hard on yourself.  Could be so many reasons why.  That last hoorah maybe?  You had come clean about your problem with your sister. Ok so now she knows I know I have a problem and I’m getting in one last gamble.  Who knows, who better  than you to examine the  triggers.  So you had a learning experience.  A hurtful one but a growing experience and you are already making plans to put it to good use.  You are banning from this latest temptation.  Good for you Bettie!  Don’t ever think you are letting us down.  I see someone who is determined to put the breaks on this addiction and turn things around.  One step at a time Bettie, you’ll get there.  Hope your Monday dawns brighter.
    take care,
    Laura

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