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I could only imagine.  My sons would be horrified.  lol  Sounds like you guys are really making progress.  Don’t you wonder how a person managed to store so much stuff?  Tooooo funny

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thanks so much Monica. I am missing her a lot. And yes my mood is affected. All sad and sorry. I am also playing catch up from the past year and a half of disability. I have almost got all my paper work done, ugh there is so much. I was nearly finished of one electronic form and it didn’t save my work. Sigh, so I had to start again after wasting a whole day at it. The only reason I have to file the thing is because I was late filing something else! Vicious cycle. Housework is a constant chore and I find I’d rather sleep and binge watch shows. I made it to the hairdresser but still need to do my own colour and I have a wedding tomorrow. Not to mention the whole what to wear thing. I think I’m rather depressed! But this too shall pass. I plan on being in group in a few minutes as long as my sister doesn’t pop in early, I’m expecting her. I hope everyone is hanging in there. I will try and check in with as many as I can. Have a good weekend. xo Laura

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Hi Elizabeth. Glad to hear you are making it through the daily ups and downs of life. I’m in a bit of a down at the moment. Trying to deal with loss and uncertainty . I’ll soon be starting part time work as well and wonder how I will manage with it all. It’s good to read your journal and see your progress. Keep up the great work Liz. It’s good to have realistic dream I think. And then who knows where they will take us. Have you made a list of top ten places you want to travel? Maybe near and far? Positive things to look forward to. Your steps are leading you down a new road to travel. Take care,
Laura

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Hi Monica, thanks for your post. I’m hanging out in chat for a bit, trying to get back to a normal routine. I had to put my dog down this week. She was my shadow and kept me company through some pretty down times. I’ve been dealing with some anxiety and depression with life so hectic lately. It is hard to deal with life when your body doesn’t want to co operate. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be spoiled and pampered without a care in the world. That was never my lot it seems. I hope you are feeling a little better or maybe even a lot better! Well done on working through each day. Life sure is challenging. Keep at it! Laura

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thanks IDI. I’m finding myself quite teary today. I’m really missing her. We were together for a very long time. She was always there. I got some of that paperwork packed away. I’m hanging out in group but will leave a few minutes early. I’m going for a walk for the first time without my companion. Meeting my sister. I need the company tonight. Hope to catch up soon. Laura

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Hi everyone, thanks for checking in on me! Paperwork almost all completed. A couple more important tasks to complete and then it’s just putting it all back where it came from! Found a car, had to increase our budget but he should have a reliable drive for many year to come. My old dog and best friend had a rough spell and we had to put her down this week as well. And even though I made it out to a few social events this weekend I find myself quite sad and down in the dumps. I’m hoping to catch the 10pm London time chat tonight. Time to get back into a routine! Take care everyone, Laura

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So good to read IDI, I’m glad you are over the binge. You’ve got dreams to live!

I’ve been crazy busy. My son’s car has broke down again for the last time I’m afraid as it is not fixable. So we’ve been scrambling to help him find a car. Daunting task when you need something trust worthy on a budget for a long commute each day. As he just finished college he can’t take on too much. And he needs it in a hurry. Got about half my paperwork sorted. I wouldn’t know what being a healthy person is like or what id do with my free time. Going to be a busy week ahead. Touching base in between. Now I’m going to rest my aching back! Hope you are all doing well.
Laura

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Good morning Nick. Sometimes that is all we can do, get through the day one day at a time. Sometimes it’s get through the minute as best we can! And that will add up through the day. Keep working through things Nick. Never give up hope that you will get through the anguish this addiction causes. You are worth every effort. I hope you have a great day. Laura

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I’ve always loved that fable so wise in it’s words of wisdom. I hope the GA meeting goes well! The costs of this addiction are so high when the things in your life it can take are so valuable. You still have so much left to lose and I know Monica and I wish to save you that hurt. Work shouldn’t be taking advantage of your addiction either but it’s great that you are going to be able to replace your son’s Playstation. His respect will mean the world to you. More valuable than a win. Keep going Steve. So much good left ahead. Thanks for the update. Nice to know you are still with us 🙂
Laura

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Hey Johnny,

just checking in to see how things are in your world after the long weekend?

Life here is good. Our short summer is coming to an end and I’m grateful to say no gambling.

I’ve rewritten a paragraph here several times and have decided I’m not ready yet for too much thought (only had one coffee lol) but still want to say hey and keep up the great work! Not to mention this post should be read again so bumping it to the top 🙂

Laura

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Things are going good thanks for asking! No gambling for over a year now but I do think about it now and again. I change the channel and think about something else.

I guess the most important ban is the mental ban we place on ourselves. If you can’t find someone whom you won’t take advantage of then you just have to handle finances in ways that don’t leave you with a lot of gambling money sitting around. And for years that is what our money was. Gambling money not to be wasted on bills or food. Pay important bills right away. Set up a savings account that you can’t access easily and transfer and extra money you don’t need right away there. Keep at it. A gamble free life is so much better and worth the effort.

I always tell people, if we put as much effort into stopping as we do into gambling we can beat this.

take care,
Laura

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good to read. Hope your new course goes well. Hard to beleive fall is around the corner. Keep going xo Laura

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This addiction makes us feel out of control. Can you ask someone you trust to help you with your finances? If we can stop the flow of money out and address the reasons why we gamble we can stop gambling and stop the damage from continuing. Can you ban from your local casino? Tell us more about yourself.
Laura

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Dear Kon, welcome to the Forum. Could I ask you where you got the money to start gambling again? Did you take out a loan without your wife knowing? Is there a different counselor you can see? Are you able to go to a support group like gambler’s anonymous? Having someone to talk about this addiction and the urges and feelings that go with it can help. Keeping yourself busy with activities can help fill some of the time you used to spend gambling. That can help keep you out of trouble! Keep writing about your feelings here. Better to have them out. Take care,
Laura

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Sounds like a nice long weekend. Labour day here too. Keep making the next right choice and you will be amazed at where it leads you. Glad the urges are staying away. That makes it a little easier. Have you started on any jewelry?
Laura

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