Day 101
Thanks for all of the good wishes folks. I intend to continue posting daily when possible, as this is what I am using to aid my recovery. I am by no means considering that the hardest part is over, although I have hopefully got enough experience to fend off any negative thoughts when they present themselves.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 102
All good
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Russ
Day 104
Just off to the cricket for the day, hoping the sun shines.
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Russ
Day 105
Off work today looking after the kids. Will keep busy and enjoy the time. Not sure that those would have been my thoughts this time last year.
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Russ
Day 106
I booked tickets in December to go to Newmarket, which is this coming Friday 29th. Tears for Fears are playing after the racing, which is the reason we are going. I have told my mate that I wont be gambling, and he looked at me as though I'd got 2 heads. If there were more than 2 of us going I would have pulled out, but don't want to let him down. I am extremely confident that I will pass the test.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 107
Feeling good today.
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Russ
Day 108
Just checking in
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Russ
Day 110
Just back from Newmarket. Had a great night without any thought of gambling. I watched and enjoyed the racing, and Tears for Fears were superb afterwards. Am really delighted to have passed my first real test.
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Russ
Day 111
No problems today
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Russ
Day 112
16 weeks complete, really pleased.
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Russ
Day 114
Have read through a few diaries of people just starting out today. Good luck to all of them, keep believing.
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Russ
Day 115
Good day at work. All good again
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Russ
Day 116
Really rough day today. Lost a good mate far too young.
Have been thinking about the good times, and a lot of those involved gambling. Not sure it will alter my resolve, it just makes you think of some of the good times involved with gambling. Having said that, he gave me more duff information than anyone I've known! Will not change my outlook, just nice to reminisce now and then.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 118
BBQ out and beer in the fridge. Should be a good day.
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Russ
Day 122
Still going strong, not much to add.
Stay strong
Russ
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