[lizbeth4]

Thanks Steev for your support and thoughts. I really needed it. I’m doing much better. Thanks again. Take care.

[lizbeth4]

I’m happy that your GA meeting went well and that you took away so much positivity! Thanks for posting on my thread. I really needed some support and I’m feeling better. Take care.

[lizbeth4]

I’m proud of You! Whether it’s day 1 or day 30, it’s progress! We both know how hard this journey is. Just don’t give up! I failed and failed over and over but like you, I didn’t give in. There is life without gambling.
I’ve thought of my friend daily but then I smile as I know that she is already making new friends on the other side. She’s laughing and having fun. That’s her personality.
Going to the city today for my Grandsons 14th birthday party. I embrace everyday now. I live in the present.
Gambling thoughts haven’t surfaced although I’d prepared myself for them. I’m working through my sadness in a positive, constructive way!
Looking back and forward, my financial mess was overwhelming. Know it’s doable and diminishing! It feels good to see progress.

[lizbeth4]

When I think about my friend, I have to smile! I’m sure that she is already making new friends on the other side!! That’s who she was. She was the first person I met when I moved here 6 years ago. It was like we knew each other for ever. I’ll miss her!
RG, I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. My Mother is in her 80’s and I already see changes both physically and mentally. I’m right down the street from her, so I can pop in anytime.
Yes, my little earth angel has a lot to do with me being GF! It will be 1 year in March that she’s been with me. My Daughter has had some set backs and isn’t where she wants to be yet financially so my Granddaughter will stay here with me. Remember when I said that I didn’t know if I could do this for a year? Well, I can and I love it!
I’m still seeing the benefits of being GF! In May, I will be another $600 richer every month. More credit cards paid off! I’m on course to being debt free (only having living expenses) by the end of 2020!! Unbelievable! I never thought that I would do it!!

[lizbeth4]

I’ve been real emotional today! Remembering the good times. As with my Husband and other family members, their deaths were expected due to diseases. This was unexpected.
I gambled off and on for a long time after my Husband died. I’m proud of myself for not going off the deep end. Gambling is the furthest thing from my mind!

[lizbeth4]

My friend passed last night. It’s still hard to believe that she is gone. I’m remembering all the good times that we had.
I haven’t used gambling as my coping tool. I’ve let myself cry and grieve. Preparing to go to the city in a few days for my Grandsons 14th birthday party! Focusing on the positives.

[lizbeth4]

My friend is still clinging to life! She’s in a vegetative state with no hope for recovery. My heart is so heavy with sadness.
I haven’t gambled but I’ve thought about it! Gambling has always been what I’ve turned to to cope with things. Crazy, right? But now I’m having to cope reality and deal with it like a adult.
I’ve tried to find the positives of my friend’s immedent death. Live for now. Make the best of everyday. Do things that you’ve been reluctant to try. We only hold ourselves back from things out of fear and the unknown.
I’m hoping that my friend crosses over soon. She deserves peace!

[lizbeth4]

I said good bye to my friend this morning. It was very hard to see her lying there brain dead. I choose to remember the fun times we had together!
Gambling isn’t the answer to anything! I won’t go down that path.
I’m going to enjoy the afternoon at the park with my Granddaughter!

[lizbeth4]

My friend (the 1st person that I met 6 years ago when I moved to a new town) had a brain anyresum and is brain dead. She is in hospice and doesn’t have much time left on this earth. I’m going tomorrow morning to say good bye to her. I’m heartbroken and sad!
Thank goodness that my Granddaughter is here with me. Otherwise, I think that I would go on a BIG GAMBLING BINGE!

[lizbeth4]

I am totally thankful everyday that I’m not gambling! I’ve really changed last year. From the pain of gambling, I have learned so much about myself. I have such high hopes for this new year. I can’t wait to see how it unfolds!

[lizbeth4]

I’m so excited about the new year! I have goals, plans that I will be working on. Last night was spent with friends. The bash was at my house. Good food but little alcohol as I don’t drink much. No one that attended gambles.
I haven’t had urges or thoughts. Just living life! It feels good!

[lizbeth4]

More snow today! My oldest Daughter and Grandson are here until tomorrow. Having a great time! Enjoying my Grandchildren! No gambling in the picture. Life is good! I hope that everyone’s Christmas was awesome!

[lizbeth4]

I’m happy that you had a wonderful Christmas! My oldest Daughter and Grandson will be here tomorrow for a few days. It snowed today, so my Granddaughter and I spent the day inside playing with her new toys.
I’m looking forward to your new thread. Take care!

[lizbeth4]

My life is so full! I’m so happy that gambling isn’t a part of it. I celebrated my birthday recently with a nice dinner which included a dear friend. Very simple but full of good memories!
My temporary money shortage for a month and 1/2 starting in Janurary has been solved as I’ve re-budgeted and I will be able to get through. Something that would never have been possible if I was gambling.
Life is worth living it to the fullest! No more relapses !!

[lizbeth4]

Merry Christmas to everyone! Our early celebration went well. My Granddaughter was so excited and she has a lot of new toys to play with. We took my Daughter back to the city today. We had lunch at a kids venue and my Granddaughter was able to get on rides and play games. A first for her as our little town has none. My Daughter is already back on the road. It rained all the way to the city and back home. We encountered a lot of fog. I’m so glad to be home. Snow is in the forecast for the next 4 days. My oldest Daughter and Grandson are arriving on the 26th. My life is less complicated and overwhelming now that I am gamble free. I was able to enjoy the holidays without the added burden of money issues due to gambling. I’m so grateful!

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