6 months on.

Hi Dawn - That must have been a really tough decision for you, but so obviously the right one for yourself and the children. Glad things have worked out and that you are all thriving and enjoying some peace of mind. As you imply, what is the point if the person with the addiction is not serious about recovery? You cannot do it for them, and there comes a point when you have to draw a line.

Best wishes to you for the future.

Joanna

Hi Dawn your post gives me real hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am seriously thinking of ending my 4 year marriage and starting a new life with my 3 young kids. At the end of the day I cant make my husband change and stop gambling he has to do this himself. But would be so nice to take control of my life and must be nice knowing all the bills are paid every month. Best wishes

Susie

Hi

I remember reading your posts about a year ago whilst goin through the same scenario

I gave my husband another chance - he wasted it and went straight back to gambling and telling lies the first opportunity he got.

Well I'm now on my own with the children and this time it stays that way. My children asked me not to go through this again. Especially as it was still so raw for them after the last Easter he ruined for them.

I am getting on with all the practical things that need doing, I've notified council tax and tax credit people, I plucked up the courage to call women's aid and talk thro the events of last Friday.

I can't wait to be 6 months on from this and start to see a light at the end of a 15 year dark tunnel

Good luck for your new brighter future

Shellyb

Hi Shellyb,

I'm sorry to read that your husband didn't leave you with another choice and I'm a compulsive gambler myself and I lapsed a few times and I'm lucky enough that my future wife didn't sent me to hell after my last one which is now about 3 weeks ago.

I told my future wife that I didn't meant to hurt her but I did and reading myself through the friends and family posts it becomes more and more clear in my head how selfish and without thinking about responsability I have acted. Ok we have no kids together and I have no kids but I'm still disgusted about myself and I think if I do it ever again I have to follow your husband on the lonely road and I really don't want this.

I think in your case you have made the right decision and you have my full respect and I really hope that your life and mainly your kids life can be a peaceful one now.

Best wishes

Wolfgang

Sorry Dawn,

didn't meant to rename you to Shellyb lol

Wolfgang