Hi everyone,
Welcome to the Forum’s weekly topic!
We have heard your feedback, so we will be posting a new topic thread every week to give you the chance to reflect on your journey so far. We will be including content around topics such as gambling harms research, news articles, reflections from GamCare staff, and more.
This week’s topic is Acceptance
Psychologytoday.com, have an article discussing acceptance – what it means and how it is a part of healing. You can read it here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-second-noble-truth/201506/acceptance-it-isnt-what-you-think
So, over to you!
How has “acceptance” been a part of your story so far?
We would love to hear your reflections below.
All the best,
Lulu
Online Peer Support Team
I spent many years pretending I accepted I had an addiction.
I accepted that I had an addiction but dangerously thought I could tame it by "controlled" gambling...Reality was I was actually in denial of what I'd become.
Now I've accepted that gambling cannot be part of my life. I've accepted I have an addiction and any little bit of temptation I'll be back in ruin.
Hi @bm241pin5d ,
Thank you for responding to the weekly topic and sharing your experience!
Going through those different stages of acceptance is a journey itself and can take its time to get to that point where we can acknowledge and accept something is affecting/impacting us.
It can be tough but you've been able to come to that acceptance that gambling can't be a part of your life. This shows a lot of strength and motivation in you and your journey.
Again, thank you for sharing. We really appreciate it!
All the best,
Fay
Online Peer Support Team
Hi @gadaveuk ,
Thank you for your post!
As you mentioned, acceptance is a strength! It takes a lot of motivation to accept something that may be negatively impacting us/our lives and then focusing on and working towards changing that.
It can take time to get there, but as you mentioned as part of your experience, having support can really make a difference.
I can imagine it was very tough for you at the time. You have put in incredible effort into your recovery that you are able to now take on daily challenges. You should be very proud of yourself!
Again, thank you for sharing.
All the best,
Fay
Online Peer Support Team
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