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Where did those 6 years go Kathryn? Time flies. Think of all the money/time/energy/hope/esteem/peace of mind/dignity/health/relationships etc etc etc you would have lost in that 6 years if you hadn’t called a halt. I only wish, I had followed your example but all I can do now is count the times I was G free as my bonus times. I have had very long “dry” spells. Of course every time we gamble , we undo the good work, but heyho!, I see my debt reducing, my life improving (somewhat) and today I have peace of mind which is priceless. I would love to be able to bob into a casino (Hell for a CG, we must remind ourselves always), pop fifty euro in a machine, get a few wins and walk away laughing but that will never happen for a CG. We will “bob” in alright, but when I drag myself out 10, 12.20 hours later, I know I will have put a few more nails in my coffin. Who wants that?
As for my Catholic Faith, K. I think it’s like GA or GT in many ways. We run away when we can’t bear to hear the truth, i.e. we are being required to “do things differently”!
You were FAR too young at 16 to be cynical. You are still too young to be anything but hopeful, optimistic and openminded.
How is married life treating Brea?Loved your poem too Liberty! Catchy tune . Is it your birthday today? Its the longest day of the year June 21st.
Great to see you are making progress Allchange. It’s early days yet, so keep the barriers high. I find concentrating on paying debt more helpful than focusing on not gambling.
Lots of people on this Forum who admit to having a gambling addiction have stopped gambling for many years Micky. They overcame their addiction. Was that by chance or by choice? Those RCGs will say “you have a choice”! Maybe some of them will chip in on the debate.
I agree that once we start gambling it seems impossible to stop. In my case, I don’t stop until I run out of money. So I will choose not to start.I agree Micky that once I start gambling, I’m hooked. Even when I succumb to the thought there is very little that would stop me going ahead and self destructing, but there will ALWAYS be a period, even if it’s only for a split second that I will have the option to turn away. For me it is the Grace of God working in that split second that saves me. Left to my own human weakness, I would be doomed. Every time I gamble, I reject that “grace”.
Micky, to liven up the debate, can I remind you of your opening line on this Thread? You chose a life without gambling.
Every thing we do, good and bad involves a choice. Once we make that initial choice, the consequences are beyond our control. Do you agree? Of course we never knew where gambling would lead us eventually but we do know now so today you chose not to gamble. So did I.
If I had money, I could have made a different choice and inflicted more hardship on myself. Wrong choices will always bring sad consequences. That does not say of course that every ill that befalls us is self inflicted. Just some!Glad you got to watch that sermon Micky
Here we are heading into June 19th odaat and not a thought of gambling!
Hope your car passes the MOT soon. We call it NCT If they fail a vehicle its recalled within a few days as far as I remember. Cars younger than 4 years dont need to be NCTedJust to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Lauren
Rules the world, Ican!
Don’t ever feel you chose or were given the lesser task by staying at home to raise your children. The mother is the heart and the father is the head of the family no matter how much the Feminist/GLBT/Other groups try to change the emphasis.
Sadly, in today’s society both parents are forced out to work to pay mortgages etc. Do young families really need two latest model cars, mansions to live in, three foreign holidays every year, gadgets for the kids and toys to keep up with their peers?
In my opinion, children who are reared in simple God fearing homes without creche/babyminding/daycare involvement turn out far more secure. Ok the “trendy” kids might have high notions /achieve well by the world’s standard but they often end up being enslaved to consumerism. The root or the increase in gambling maybe?
Never regret the privilege given to you to do the most responsible task in the world Ican, i. e raise a family. I don’t regret staying at home for years despite the fact that I did an imperfect job. All any of us can do is our best!Any joy Micky?
I have to go out for a few hours with hubby now I will look in when i get back . I will keep trying until it works.I will try again now M
My computer skills are poor but here goes…Hope the email with “attachments” arrived, Micky?
No idea why some of your “business” e mails bounced back. The paranoid part of my mind would say it’s another ploy to keep you hooked. can you just unsubscribe? Liberty told me to do that. It works for some but not for all so I just press “delete”.Does the Other Half know you sold land to pay off G debt , Gov?
That’s a tough one!It IS progress, Elder. It’s what we do with our G free days and how we change our mindset and attitude that counts. I often held my breath and “chained myself up” (well not literally , of course)for days/weeks, then escaped and went wild. These days having little or no money keeps me from gambling but it also gives me time to reflect on why I would/wouldn’t gamble if I did have money.
Try to use your G free time to sort out your thoughts before they get another chance to turn to actions. Time is a good healer.Great week, Elder! Weeks turn to months, then years…Time flies.
Hopefully, the first of many. One day at a time.