New and in Deep trouble

I have read your story more than once in the last few months and I have been willing you to reply after your last post, Just because I want to know that your OK and you are still gamble free after your relapse.

I am back here after 4 years trying to find some encouragement to stop me gambling once and for all.

Yes, I don't quite know why, we read a lot of tragic stories on here but this one really nagged away at me.

I think people go one way or the other if they don't post anymore on here and in all honesty, I think most of the time, it's sadly the wrong way.

Jay, if you're out there my friend, try and say a couple of lines to let people know you are ok my friend.

JamesP

I just wanted to put this entry back to the top of the list. There aren't many other stories that have had more of an affect on me than this one. When I am really struggling in my recovery I look back on this diary and it reminds me of the position I could be in if I don't stop.

I always look out for an update from you Jay Ell I really hope you are OK and have at least found someone else to confide in if not this forum.

Lots of Love

Shorty xx

Jay,

I have just read your post from july 11 and i have to say it brought home many feelings i have.

I soend all the money i have chasing a win on the slot machines or roulette machines. I dont play anything else yet have run up thousands of pounds worth of debt and one failed marraige to them and still i go back.

I hope you have fount peace and have managed to find some sort of controll i just hope comming on this site i too will find some way to stop and get my life back on track.

Alistair.

Hi Jay

I know u have not responded a while and like everyone feel so touched by your circumstances what u have posted is truly brave ur sheer honesty is inspirational , all I wanted to say is that reading ur posts and the fantastic advice and responses to u are so motivational to me and hope for many others u really took guts to write ur posts and I hope u have come through all this and realise how many people u have touched and helped

Thank u and good luck I really do hope ur ok

Castle2

hiya jay

just read your story, just very touching and you have touched so many people's hearts i hope everything is ok for you and you can come out of this on the otherside. never give up 🙂

Hi Jay, i read your story.

its really not good with you...

what you need to do is keep yourself strong with mental point of view and give few times to this issue.. some good way will surly comeout.

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Hey Jay just read your story and so many things ring true as I am in the same boat, I can say ive never walked into a Casino or bet on a Dog or Horse, it's those god forsaken FOBT. I've hit rock bottom again with them 🙁 and I know the feeling of poor beggars and bystanders who know what the outcome would of been and the smug cashiers looking at you like you are an ex psycho convict and those that expect a Tip because they are too poor to get home even though you are still broke chasing your own loses, its a vicious cycle. The bookmakers is a very different world to the one I live at home with my disabled mother who doesn't even know the extend of my problem. I really feel for you, Im 24 and have 20k of debt which I owe to my Dad 🙁

Just bumping you up Jay-Ell....hope you're still visiting this site. If you get chance to let us know you're OK it would be much appreciated 🙂 xx

Yes, this post still nags away at me. I have read and contributed to literally hundreds of posts here but there was something in Jay-ell's words that not on;y struck a chord, but gave me grave cause for concern.

Jay, if you're out there my friend, try and let the people here know you are ok. The people here really do care and every post is different but they all mean a great deal, they genuinely do.

JamesP

Hi Jay-Ell....I still think about you and your story I hope you are out there and doing OK...would be nice to get an update from you 🙂

Everyone Deserves A

Second Chance xxxx

Yes, this story still haunts me and I don't know why - I have read so many since and before, some much worse, some much less but this one tugs away, like I shouldn't forget it.

Jay-Ell, hope you can post one day my friend and let us know how you are. Take care, wherever you are

JamesP

I wish he would get in touch. His story was VERY similar to mine.

Very powerful thread. I hope the Jay is okay. Did he post at all after his last post on this thread?

Thinking of you, mate.

-Alex

Jay, I'm not going to sit here & pretend I can relate to the quantity of money because I cant. What I can say though is, just from you writing on this sight and the people you have touched shows there are people here for you. Life's about so much more than this (I know it's very much easier said than done. The next time you you think of sticking two fifties in a machine replace that thought with taking you're family out for dinner & bowling. That's what life's about, enhance the good times & make you're family proud of you.

Don't EVER think its too late, because it isn't.

Dannyx