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Thanks Kin.

 Yes I have learned that some  people can be a trigger for me and are best avoided but often our greatest critic is ourselves which is perhaps even more unhelpful and leads us straight back to our escape of choice .

Keep strong KinX

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Hi Kin
You are so right Kin – we need to make good choices about all types of things to make sure we avoid the things which we are addicted to – that might mean skipping nights out and other events. We need to plan our lives so that we avoid temptation as we have already proved to ourselves that we are not good at resisting it.
Keep strong Kin.

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Hi Lizbeth
It’s good to read such a positive post from you. It strikes me that being gamble free is allowing you to fully take part in and appreciate the small opportunities for real happiness which come along every day. At the same time you are looking forward and planning important things for your future.
You are living the life you deserved all along. Well done x

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Hi Steev,
I’m sorry to read that you are having health issues but I also find myself thinking it is so good that you are not gambling and letting things slide.
I was really interested in your post about shame – shame has prevented me seeking the help I needed for my addiction. I pretended to myself that by coming on here often I was doing enough. I could tell myself I was trying. I told myself this for a decade.

It is easy to have regrets but you are travelling now . You have the whole world to see and you can do so in your own time. It will still be there when you are well enough to go!
Thanks for sharing Steev.

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Hi Berta
Being a ward of the courts at such a young age is a hugely traumatic experience . They latest term is ACE (adverse childhood experience) and it is well documented that ACEs increase our likelihood of developing addictions .
Berta you have done an amazing job at holding it all together despite your experiences. It’s unsurprising that you needed an escape somewhere along the way.
Unfortunately we have found that using gambling as an escape causes more problems than it helps .
Berta you had a shaky start in life – you of all people deserve a good life – get whatever help you need (counselling etc). Be totally selfish about your recovery. Take whatever action you need and understand that you deserve a good life .
A massive congratulations and well done on your gamble free time !
So proud of u !

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Hoi DE Wat fijn om te lezen over je vorderingen.

Het leven ziet er nu een stuk rooskleuriger uit voor je en goed gedaan met de acties die je hebt ondernomen. Blijf sterk

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Ciao DE Sono felice di leggere dei tuoi progressi.

La vita sembra molto più luminosa per te ora e ben fatta per le azioni che hai intrapreso. Tieni duro

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Hi DE So delighted to read of your  progress .

Life is looking a lot brighter for you now and well done on the actions you have taken . Keep strong

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Thank you Jen
I am still gamble free although it has crossed my mind . I went out after work yesterday for lunch and drinks which was so nice . I wore my new (cheap) clothes!
I had a friend stay for two nights which was nice if somewhat exhausting . I need to continue to open my home up to others .

I have new contact lens which allow me see both near and far. They are taking quite a while to get used to so please excuse mistakes . I haven’t bought myself contact lens in so long . I made do with the cheapest glasses I could find.

It’s nice to have money in the bank- usually a day after payday I would be chasing my losses . This is a better way to live .

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Well done Superstar .
Keep strong .

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Hi Kin
Thank you for your post on my thread .
It was also nice to meet you in chat.
Keep strong kin- look at how much you your life has changed for the better .

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Fantastic progress Taz.
Thank you for your post on my thread – I didn’t really have a relapse – I hadn’t been able to stop until now !

You will indeed be able to design your future and by staying gamble free it will be an award worthy design.
Keep strong – you are doing great.

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Thank you Taz and Kin for posting me – your replies are much appreciated
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Today is payday – and yes the thought of gambling has crossed my mind but has been followed immediately by I am not going to risk getting stuck in the cycle again.

I love the payday feeling – I love having money in the bank. It doesn’t give me the high gambling gives but it gives me an overall sense of well-being.
I am happy today !

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Great posts Jen.
Well done on your brilliant 25 days !

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Well done Amg- that’s really great progress .
You will earn far more money by not gambling .
Keep strong .

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