[lizbeth4]

How to get out of debt: No gambling. Live below my means. Do not incur anymore debt. Stick to my budget. Keep paying down debt. End result: Debt free. Massive savings. Being able to travel.

[lizbeth4]

Jen, I often wonder if the temptation to gamble will ever cease. Taking it one day at a time!

[lizbeth4]

It’s good to hear that you had another gamble free day! Keep going! Stay strong!

[lizbeth4]

I forgot to mention that yesterday I received a job offer. Unfortunately it was for a full time position. (Caregiver) i can’t work full time as it will put me in a higher tax bracket and can mess up my benefits I’m already receiving. It felt good though to be offered the job.

[lizbeth4]

I slept well. Might stay in my PJ’S till work time this evening. This flu is kicking my butt. I’m going to rest. My Sister is coming on the 22nd for a few days. She’s been texting me and is actually being nice. I hope she’s nice this visit. I could use some Sister togetherness. I don’t want to gamble!!! I can’t gamble!!!! Putting all thoughts out of my head!!

[lizbeth4]

I’m not posting this for anyone to feel sorry for me! I cried all the way home from work! I don’t feel well. Both banks were filthy. I drove over glass (broken alcohol bottle) by trash dumpter at bank and my addicted mind is telling me to gamble. I kind of just broke down. I’m in my PJS and I’ve taken a sleeping pill. I hope I’m out soon!

[lizbeth4]

Wow! Almost 18 months GF! I need to keep reading your thread and how far you’ve come. I had another slip. Day one! You are a great example for all of us. I hope you can get the debt issues sorted.

[lizbeth4]

Impossible is a word used by those who gave up too soon!

[lizbeth4]

I feel like everything triggers me!!! God did interven though. I was unable to access anymore money so I didn’t drain my account completely. Also, as soon as I got up from playing a slot machine, someone sat down and won the jackpot! A slap in the face. A wake up call! I’m going back and banning myself next week!!! No more of this nonsense. I think I have the flu. I had my shot so my symptoms are not as bad. It’s cold and rainy here which doesn’t help. I’m resting before work. I have no one to take my place. I’m definitely going to pay my taxes and whatever else I can. Everything else will have to wait. I’m juggling money, crunching numbers, you all know the drill. I’m going to try to see if any of the high interest loans will defer a payment. I don’t think so because they want tyo make money. It will work out!

[lizbeth4]

So, I’ve been thinking and figuring the numbers. I will pay my taxes early next month. I won’t have a lot of money left. I will deal with it. What else gets paid, will get paid. I could really use some prayers right now.

[lizbeth4]

Kathryn, I thought of you the other day and should of posted on your thread. I’m sorry to hear about your situation. What were you supposed to do? I’m glad that you were not gambling also. Life can be crappy at times. Thinking of you today.

[lizbeth4]

I don’t know why I gambled. It puts me in a bad position. I will have a lien placed on my propery for my property taxes as I can’t pay them by the dead line. How stupid of me. I’ve done this to myself. I live in a small town where everyone knows everything. Rather embarrassing. From now forwards, I can’t gamble again.

[lizbeth4]

I took a slerping pill. Only one so I can get some sleep. So upset with myself.

[lizbeth4]

So, I played with the devil and lost! I don’t know why I gambled. My losses were not great but any loss is not acceptable as my money situation is tight. I would have drained my checking account but my bank denied my withdrawal. Maybe my linit was lowered because of past account overdrawns. Anyways, I was thankful for that. I’m just sick right now. I could just cry. My stomach is churning. Everything that Sherrie said on her post yesterday, I feel. One positive thing is that it’s my Grandsons 13th birthday!

[lizbeth4]

I think it was found on FB. It really pertains to how I’ve been feeling lately! I tried to throw in the towel. God threw it back and said, “Wipe your face, you’re almost there.”!

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