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Bettie!!!!!! I’m back!! Be strong!!!!!
I understand how hard it can be to find help. It’s ironic that it costs so much to get help for an addiction that takes your money away–catch 22. You don’t have money to get help because you gamble but you gamble perhaps because you can’t get help.
I found that it’s really important to get a good therapist. I went to a therapist with my ex-fiance (yes, I will say ex!) for months and it did us no good. It was cheap because it was "in network" and we paid $20 per session but at the end of the day nothing changed. I’m seeing a great therapist now and she doesn’t take insurance. She came highly recommended and charges $150 a session. How NUTS is that? Whatever the cost may be…my friend said to me…"what’s the value in your life and happiness? You may pay a price in the short term….what are you willing to pay for a lifetime of happiness?" I couldn’t argue with that…although I definitely cannot afford her, once she heard my story, she was wililng to negotiate her rate (not much though!). So my advice would be to try to find someone that is recommended through a website or friend. It makes a difference. Also, don’t be afraid to stop seeing someone if you don’t feel like it’s working.
Keep us updated!
P.S. I went to the grocery store the other day and walked by the section with flowers. It smelled SO wonderful and I smiled…then I thought of you and your comment about "going to find beauty"….I loved your line about going to find beauty 🙂 Tell us about your day and what you did! Hope you left your phone at home!
Hi Bettie,
Nice to meet you today in the chat. Thanks for your kind words & advice. Be strong…for yourself and your daughter! 🙂