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Ell done on all your reflection, soul searching and using what works for you. You have found the tools and the way to help your recovery, I’m proud of you kin, yes, all the way from across the seas!

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I hope you are well today, it’s hard thinking of the past and what could have been. That’s why I love the serenity prayer in GA. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
I think a few months after stopping gambling our minds are processing, when we gambled, we suppressed all the feelings. Later everything rises to the surface and kind of gets jumbled around for a while, well it did for me. It took some time to see clearer. Life has its ups and downs without gambling, but it’s different. Not having the nagging obsession helps life a lot more. Wishing you well Angie. Just for this day don’t gamble, your past is gone. Today is here I hope it’s a good day for you, if it’s not that’s ok it will get better, the bad days are temporary as is the gambling urges… Keep going you are doing great

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I like that post, you are honest and you are talking through urges and desire to fix things with a fix. You are aware it’s short lived and that fix soon comes to an end with double the consequences and angst than before. You have come such a long way Maverick, really well done on your progress. Is there a nice non addictive reward you can give yourself now and then, a movie, a nice take away, whatever is a little treat to you. You need treats too sometimes.

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I hope your cardiologist appointment goes well. Do they change medications or keep you on a regular one?
I’m so glad you defied those gambling urges, when I get them I know they will fade eventually if I just get through a little chunk of time then they go away. Well done on getting through. Love that you look after yourself with the gym, it takes effort. I just do a little walking. Hope your mum can see all you do for her, maybe she does and doesn’t want to admit it. She sounds kind of stubborn, you are very good to her.

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It’s so nice having you here again. So happy for you that you are gamble free. If you have free time plan to fill it with good things in advance. Well done fg. Enjoy the swimming.

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Wow all the exercise sounds fun for you and its great to get healthy.. ive been walking a lot more than i used to. Its not strenuous in any way and its light but its movement. It makes me feel better too. Im glad you are working things out and i think its good that you have found awareness of what is going on

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I hope that you are having a good day today

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Wow please never stop posting, I am selfish, I love your posts, you make me think. I loved the part about relapse then the period of abstinence how we view those, how they affect us, it’s true it’s doom and gloom when we relapse and such celebration in abstinence but yes maybe relapse should just be our learning tool that propels us to recovery it’s sometimes just part of it

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When you said you felt like you were coming home, i felt like part of the family had returned too, my online family of friends from across the globe.. even though its been years FG since i saw your post it was instant recognition when you came back and posted and relief to think another one has come back..
Its so nice to see, as most of the time we never know what happens to those that dont come back and post.
I am glad you are doing well, i am listening to some music it is making me feel so relaxed and at peace.. there is such power in music. I love it.

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I liked that post. Thanks, sometimes reading something helps someone else. You are such a giver, I hope that kindness is returned to you cat.

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I’m glad you posted at least we all know where you are at, and also you have got it out too. Bettie you saw how many times I relapsed. Each time I told GA, there was no judgement I was only judging me. Imagine if it were you at GA and someone relapsed, what would you think of them, tell them, you would be lovely supportive Bettie. You deserve that support too.
GA is for compulsive gamblers that’s the place you can go to say you relapsed. You haven’t failed by relapsing, you’ve won by being honest and you’re still here. Also remember that saying what others think of me is none of my business… Go there for your recovery. I know you have to be ready, that time will come and you will know what to do. We will be here and I’m sure ha will be too..

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Hows things Bettie

I hope you are going ok.. was thinking of you today and you always told me gambling is no longer an option and that surrender is key, i never could understand that till i found it with a thud.. thanks for being part of my journey and i hope yours is going ok now too

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Oh and i think in WA they dont even have pokies so i have heard, how good would that be.. accept maybe one casino which you can ban from

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Just to let you know i am also from Australia.. i hope that things are going well for you today.. regarding self exclusion in Australia.. if you are in Victoria or NSW self exclusion is easy peasy, they have a good system there.. if you are in QLD im afraid the process is near impossible but you could ban your faves i guess.. Which state are you from? If you are in a lucky state that offers blanket self exclusion from an area i would suggest jumping with both hands and grabbing this opportunity, i wish i had it..

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I like how you say the year started badly BUT…. thats hopeful, yes the last six can be great. you can make them great by not gambling just for this day each day.. just today dont gamble and things will fall into place eventually.. good on you

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