so it's been 21 days since i decided to change my life a lot has happened since then but one thing that hasn't is gambling, I decided enough was enough I was clearly on self destruct, why am I putting all this money in and even if I win I put it all back?! It just clicked it was so predominant in my life and my children were unknowing sacrificing things for a game I couldn't stop playing and was never going to truly win, any way on day 13 of "staying strong" a simple accident that could of happened to any one and has seriously injured me and could have been so much worse has really put the nail in the coffin, what if that had been it what if the legacy I left behind for my beautiful children to know about their mother was she had gambled away the money that could have been put better towards memories... There really is no way I'm ever going back I'm glad I started to wake up and my accident used positively showed me that gambling is not the life I want or my children deserve
Hi Totalmess and welcome to the forum :))
Sorry to here of your accident , obviously I don't know any details but wish you well in your recovery , Sometimes it takes alife changing moment to make us stop and look at life differently and if that has allowed you to say enough is enough then take all the positives from it and use it to your advantage .
This place is great for sharing and gathering information to help you on your journey towards a new gamble free life , with lots of ;likeminded folk always on hand to give advice should you need it .
Maybe think of starting a recovery diary on the page of the same name , there you'll get lots of replies and help and it's a great place to have a rant if you feel the need , there's also a usfull day counter to help you chart your progress :))
Look forward to speaking with you again soon .
Best wishes and congratulations on your first 3 weeks :))
Alan
Hi,
Great words of support from Alan.
I'd like to echo them...
I wish you a full and speedy recovery. The love and support of your family will help you on both paths of recovery.
So all the best keep us updated.
Hiya hun just wanted to say hi and well done on three weeks 🙂 time to really start living your life with your beautiful children. I too am sorry to hear you've had an accident. Great advice from Alan be good to see you in the recovery diaries section best wishes Lu x
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