2016 Challenge

Had a bad spell but back on the right road.

20 days gamble free

Checking in On Day 221. Still keeping my eye out for Happy Days to check in.

I'm in! Been gambling on sports for about 10 years. Looking through some posts I concider myself lucky to be virtually debt free (owe about £1500 that can be cleared within the next couple of weeks). I'm here because I'm 30 on 9th June and need to start looking after my money rather then beg and borrow to cover bills each month. Stopped gambling 7 days ago and have started feeling the urge over the last couple of days. It difficult for my to block access to my money but I have self excluded from every website I know. Thanks.

Checking in on day 22! Enjoy the bank holiday everyone 🙂 nb

Checking in safely x

Wd to everyone checking in. Steve (Delboygolf) - so sorry to hear about your friend. You are being very strong to recognise that now more than ever you have to look after yourself and be aware of gambling triggers. Wishing you all the best.

Checkin in 85 days free.

Just a note to Delboygolf, sorry to read the tragic news.

Checking in Day 138 all the best

Checking in day 19. All's good.

Glad to hear that your Dad's feeling better Gary.

So sorry to hear about your friend Steve. 43 is no age at all....it puts things into perspective when you hear something like that. Take extra care of yourself.

LifeBegins x

Checking in Day 343

Day 248 checking in
Cheryl

Checking in on day 11, No urges at all x

Checking in, day 2, bad week so started again, feeling really determined and blocks put in place I can't do this by will power alone, with blocks and all you lovely people's support I can do this, thank you xx

Hi all,

Thanks to everyone checking in this week...30 people checking in with a total cumulative running total of 6,735 days which is over 18 years. We're now a 3rd of the way through the challenge and I hope everyone is reaping the benefits of continued recovery.

Congrats to anyone who has reached a personal milestone this week but it would be remiss of me not to mention Suzanne (I wished) who has gone through 2 years bet free. Suzanne offers amazing support across this forum and is a great example of abstinence and recovery. If you've some spare time, you can do a lot worse than read her diary which is inspirational.

Also, my thoughts are with Steve (Delboygolf) at this sad time. Glad you've got the right tools to deal with it and can come to the right places rather than the wrong places to address things.

Hats off to those people who have slipped and returned...it's a brave thing to do so full respect.

Things are going a bit better with my dad (thanks for the kind thoughts and messages)- he was well enough to attend my brother's wedding bash at the weekend and enjoyed himself catching up with family. Still a long road ahead but glad to see him with a smile on his face.

Wishing you all a great week ahead.

Just read all the wishes.
Many thanks to all!
This just goes to show that we can't take Anything or anyone for granted! Richard lasted just 5 months after his diagnoses. We were all lead to believe that the cancer could be controlled and he would have at least 5 years if not 10.
The way to look at it is that there is always someone worst off than you!
Stay gamble free.
Steve.