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Just to clarify, Velvet.
When I re read my post it could have been taken that I was passing judgement on Jenny’s reaction to her ex’s “attention”. I thought you were referring to my post.
On the contrary, I was trying to support her by pointing out what an active CG is capable of.
I am speaking from my own experience of course. I took advantage of the people who were kind enough to allow me to fool them…….Maybe these weren’t her ex’s intentions at all but it seems he was being manipulative and deceitful for his own ends.The point I am making to Jenny, Velvet is that I “mangled” the people who allowed me to, during my “active” phase.
CGs are gifted at setting scenes, taking cues and planning plots. All we need are vulnerable players.
Learn from this mistake Jenny.
You deserve a better life.
Condolences on the loss of your sister in law.We all make mistakes, Jenny.
“Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice , shame on me”!
Let this be your motto from now on.
Ask yourself what’s in it for you?
I think you have answered all your own questions.
Once again, you will have to pick up the tab.
CGs are VERY clever!!!Great poem in the Poetry section I-did- it.
Hi Lowlife
PLEASE put that 9k into a Savings Account where you will have to give a week or a month’s notice to withdraw it. Otherwise it will vanish.
Gambling cleaned me out financially. I chose it over everything and everyone. I put my money, my family, my friends , my health, my heart and my soul into slot machines.
What did I get in return?
A few paltry “wins” that I recycled at high speed and misery grief and tears.
IT ALWAYS ENDS IN TEARS.
Why do we do it?
Because we were asleep. Time to wake up!
Are we “cursed”. Yes, I believe we inflict a type of curse on ourselves but we have the power to lift this curse.
We can look in the mirror, kiss the ugly toad and watch it transform into a beautiful prince/princess.
Long story short, when I was finished gambling my very good salary for years and all I could borrow on the strength of it, I ended up with stress. huge loans and ill health. I had to take early retirement due to ill health and what do you know that gave me a fabulous lump sum -enough to pay off my debts but the CG in me told me it was “my money ;to spend as I pleased”
Yea, right! Not much pleasure in seeing your only nest egg vanish before your eyes and know you did it so on that note I appeal to you to LOCK that 9k away or some sleazy fat cat will be laughing all the way to the bank with his pockets lined with YOUR money.
Well done on looking for help
Gambling is a plague that ruins lives. You are very young.
Stay clear of it.“Time” doesn’t necessarily bring us closer to our next bet, Dan
The choice is always ours.
We can say yes or no to gambling.
Today I choose to say NO
I hope you do too.I , for one understand everything you have said, Maverick.
Action speaks louder than words as we know.
Words come easily to a Cg. We are accustomed to talking our way around situations. Walking the walk is a bit more difficult that talking the talk but YOU CAN DO IT Maverick.
One step at a time.
One day at a time.
Nobody said it would be easy to quit gambling. All we know is that it IS possible.
You have a very kind heart.
Be kind to yourself now.
Got a bike ?Welcome and well done on starting a Thread on GT, Vilcsogabi.
Looking forward to meeting you in another Group.Well done on 30 G free days, Stillme.
nIn the aftermath of loss, I think it is normal to experience a certain void . Maybe this is causing your sadness/depression?
nIf it persists seek help.Nothing is impossible with God , Kin!
Does The Game of Life really depend on the throw of a dice, Maverick?
Just to let you know, Kin that I think of you a lot and I always read your posts.
Your weakness has turned to strength.Sorry to hear you are struggling, SJ. Maybe avoid watching sad movies for now. Walking helps depression. Give the new meds time. Can you let them know at work that you need a bit of “hurdle help”. Maybe they will put you on lighter duties until things improve. One Day at a time applies to Life, SJ, not just to recovery from gambling.
You are not alone.Well done on 12 G free days Stillme.
nYou really do deserve the best. You are a kind, honest and thoughtful man. Please don’t waste your life gambling. It leads us to lonely dark places.
nBe good!Every time we say yes to gambling, SJ, we become weak.
Every time we say no, we become strong.
Choose strength, not weakness.
You have too much to lose.
Keep postponing the next bet.