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Hi Gene
Many of us on here have had thoughts like that at some point .
Many of us have had as big or bigger losses.
All of us are delighted be still here living life !

Many of us took more that one attempt to get to where we Are today . It’s hard to stop gambling – it’s hard to accept the losses. I

But when we do we can enter a sensible repayment plan and start living our great new life .
Reach out to whoever you need to – you family would rather help you with anything than lose you .

The person who has not made a mistake they are ashamed of does not exist .

Learn from this – move forward with your life and please don’t do this to your family .
You are such an important part of their lives – and doing something silly will change that to becoming one of the biggest sadnesses of the rest of their lives . They will never recover !

You in the other hand can recover from gambling addiction.
You can retake control over your life .

Go get a good sleep and see how you feel in the morning.

I would appreciate a reply Gene .

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Hi Mav

I am sorry that you are having such a rough time but I am glad you have reached out. It seems that work is adding to your stress which seems most unfair.

You have been trough an incredibly traumatic experience and it might be an idea to ask your doctor for counselling to help cope with post traumatic issues.
You need real help right now Mav so please make a doctors appointment .
We are all here rooting for you .
Things will get better
Xx

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Well done BBB
You are having a break and you wages are still intact .
That must feel so good .
You can do this -you are doing this .
Have you tried any of the groups on here.
I find they really help to keep me focused.

As you live in Australia you might find this site helpful

https://www.fightforyou.com.au/

I have used some of the resources but I think you can access free counselling online there.

Keep strong
Xx

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Hi Monica
I was sure I had written a reply yesterday – it obviously hasn’t posted .

Yes that must have been hard seeing Pete with a girl – but so brave of you to discuss it with him. It occurs to me that being open and honest about our feelings prevents a lot of festering issues and hurts.

I’m wondering if perhaps absence is making the heart grow slightly fonder ?

I hope you feel a sense of satisfaction at completing the project you were working on – I think you are amazing that you can go into an organisation and take on such work – I like the security of going to the same place every day -I always feel that you are an exceptionally brave person.

Enjoy your well deserved break and take the time to reflect on how far you have come and how “unsinkable” you are .
You are a kind, strong person who has kicked this addiction to the kerb – so proud of you xx

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Well done Johnny That’s a great achievement and I’m sure life feels pretty different nowadays . It was great to see you posting .

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Привет, Кэтрин, ваша гостиная звучит потрясающе – я тоже начинаю украшать – так как весь дом нужно сделать (очень, очень неряшливо) Я подумываю купить большие ванны с белой краской и делать все белым – это дешево и весело, и я могу добавить цвет после если это слишком резко. Ваш новый люкс звучит потрясающе – он дает нам такой лифт, чтобы обновить дом. Кажется, что жизнь у вас идет очень хорошо – у вас крепкие семейные узы и хорошие друзья – это важные вещи. Вам есть чего ждать, и вы так правы – каждый день мы просыпаемся и полны благодарности за то, что мы не играем в азартные игры и что жизнь стала управляемой. Приятно читать, что «человеческий грипп» прошел. Это действительно одна из худших доз, что может засвидетельствовать каждая пережившая ее женщина! Вперед и вверх Кэтрин xx

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Hi Kathryn
Your lounge sounds fabulous – I too am starting decorating – as the whole house needs to be done (very very scruffy) I thinking of buying big tubs of white paint and doing everything white- it’s cheap and cheerful and I can add colour after if it’s too stark.
Your new suite sounds fabulous – It gives us such a lift to get the house renewed.
Life seems to be going really well for you – you have strong family ties and good friends- these are the important things .
You have much to look forward to and you are so right – every day we wake up we are filled with gratitude that we aren’t gambling and that life has become manageable.

I’m glad to read the ‘man- flu’ has passed. It really is one of the worst doses as every woman who has lived through it can testify !

Onwards and upwards Kathryn xx

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Hi Laura
Seems like ages since we had a catch up.
Maybe catch u in group overthe weekend
Xx

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Hi Lorraine
It was nice to see you in chat last night.
I hope you pop along to some of the groups and really commit to stopping gambling .
I have almost six months behind me and I guess while my finances have a long way to go it is great to have time and it is nice that my brain is starting to think about other things rather than my next gamble.

It is never too late to have a gamble free life and it is never too late to have a better life.

I hope to see you on here more often !

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Hi Laura
I hope all is good with you .
I am thinking I have had the worse few weeks and thanks to the support I have received from my kind friends on here I have come through them.
I am seeing those seeds starting to grow .
You are a most kind person and I hope those blossoms are bringing you joy and peace
Xx

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Hi BBB
Well done On coming on here and getting straight back to trying again. This is a difficult addiction to overcome but people do it every day . I find that having barriers like gamstop of the best way for me.

Please Be careful about using your work computer as many organisations have an acceptable use policy and you could face disciplinary action if you misuse your work computer .

Try to attend the groups on here – Charles runs groups on Mondays and. Thursdays and he will give you lots of advice .

Well done again for seeking help and recognising that gambling is a problem for you

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Hi Monica
That was a very packed day.
It seems ridiculous that they gave you the same tablets for the H pyroli – so you can’t move forward with this until you get a remedy you can actually take . Doctors rarely
Think outside the box .

I always think that when lots of things break down and there is problems with electricity that maybe your house needs a cleansing ceremony – I ask God to bless each room ! Although it seems like when a little money comes in something always comes along to use it up.

It will be so good to have your son living with you – we may fight with our family sometimes but we have that blood link which creates a bond which is beyond any other bond .

Monica it is he most horrible addiction- in that even if we beat it or are beating it, the consequences seem to last forever – even a short relapse can set us back years .you are in a most difficult position right now – what with bankruptcy and perhaps even charges hanging over you . I’m wondering if you have had any legal advice – and I don’t mean stepchange or those other pretty useless organisations who follow a computer programme and then tell us all we need to go bankrupt or get an IVA..Perhaps a taxation lawyer/ accountant would be able to help you – and yes I know they cost money and that is something gambling has left pretty short of .

Monica have you paid tax on your recent earnings – I am thinking that would show that you are really trying to do the right think now that your illness is in remission (gambling addiction ) or perhaps hey don’t consider things like that .

I wish I understood more about tax so I could offer you some real help – the punishment for our addiction seems to be never ending .

keep strong and keep trusting on God
Xx

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Рад снова видеть тебя, Кэтрин. Мне нравится, как вы пишете в своей ветке – это открыто, честно и свежо. Как и родственники, я скучаю по многим из старых участников (Рем Колин в Бруме и Дездемоне?). хотя мне потребовалось гораздо больше времени, чтобы достичь какого-либо прогресса, я чувствую, что меня мотивируют сообщения тех, кто видел, как их жизнь полностью изменилась. Я знаю, что потеря вашей дорогой мамы оставляет в вашей жизни незаполненную пустоту, и горе влияет на всех нас по-разному. Я так рада, что проснулась сегодня утром и увидела твой пост. Хх

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It’s great to see you back Kathryn.
I like how you write on your thread – it is open , honest and refreshing.
Like kin I miss many of the old members ( rem Colin in Brum and Desdemona also?) . although it has taken me so much longer to achieve any kind of progress I do feel motivated by the posts of those who have seen their lives completely change.

I know the loss of your dear Mum leaves an infillable void in your life and grief affects us all differently . I am just so pleased I woke this morning to see your post .
Xx

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Laura it is the greatest feeling to be able to support our family rather than make excuses as to why we cannot go . Well done on your gamble free time and it is good that you are reaping the rewards of your efforts .
Sincerest thank you for chat last night – something has been released inside me and I don’t feel so alone and shocked .
Thank you xx

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