Aaron's wake up call.

DAY 50

So Finally I'm at my second target, the last few weeks have been really great for me, no urges at all.

I Woke up yesterday morning to check my mobile banking as I do most payday's but this time I was handed £1000 extra from work for overtime. Its really nice looking at my bank and seeing it build up for once and not temped to gamble It away.

Not sure what I want to treat myself to this time round so I might have a little think about it then I will buy a random thing when I'm out.

I have a busy weekend coming up starting with work tonight, then I see my son in the morning Saturday, Then I have a day out with my dad on Sunday at the Europeans karting championships which will be a great day out if it's sunny.

I love the fact I can do things now, where before it was only filled by the bookies or laying in bed thinking about how stupid I've been.

Congratulations on your 1st half century Aaron 🙂

Another wonderfully positive post & a cracking weekend lined up by the sounds of it 🙂

Remember the past so you never go back but keep focusing on the future - ODAAT

Hey Aaron,

Congrats on completing the big Five-O!

That's your second milestone smashed to pieces, you should feel proud! That's 50 days of proving to yourself that you can do it, 50 days of sticking two fingers up at the bookies, and 50 days of gradually more stress free time spent with your family.

You've mentioned how much you are enjoying doing things that simply weren't possible whilst you were gambling, and the good news is - there's so much more of this ahead of you if you simply stick with this recovery! You are a sensible lad (Okay, minus the Arsenal :P), and you know that you are making a better life for yourself. Long may it continue!

Onwards and Upwards, halfway to your third milestone!

-Ryan

So I was looking at my notes on my phone to see if I had any important stuff going on, when I came across this note-

24/10 /2014

I didn't stop then but, I'm very glad I have now.

Thank you for your kind words

Ryan93 and ODAAT

DAY 52

Today was great watching all the top kart drivers. Tbh i have had a great weekend, firstly i saw my lovely boy, then today.

No urges at all to report so thats all good, happy with my recovery so far!!

DAY 56

So I finally went and had treatment on my teeth that I put off for 10 years, 3 teeth out and more still to be taken out soon. The pain and recovery from this has made me not think about gambling for the last few days at all, which is good.

DAY 59

Still gambling free 🙂

Im really happy that ive sorted myself out, money in the bank, money saved up and even better than that im happy in general.

Hi mate congrats on making it to 59 days. I totally relate to your last post about having money in the bank and being a happier person. This is our big win having the strength to stop.

Hi Aaron, thanks for dropping by...Massive congratulations on your 65 days 🙂

Hope your dental pain has passed & you are getting to spend time with your little boy! Just noticed your post about your girlfriend trying to push you here...I'm hoping she's proud of herself as well as you for helping you into this safe place!

Keep winning - ODAAT

DAY 69

Feeling great at the moment, no urges and my time is full of stuff to do which is great.

My mates go on about how much they won on football last week and I tell them straight I really don't care as the facts are if I was betting i would be unhappy and have no money, but as it's been 69 days free of the horrible addiction I'm very happy and have quite a lot in the bank for me. Because I don't gamble I can save easy 60% of my wages without thinking about it which is Lovely!

Hi A86N

Congrats on making it so far mate. Your now enjoying life. People always tell you how much they have won but they won't bkast about how much they lose. Your winning today tomorrow and everyday your gamble free.

Well done

So I texted my girlfriend to ask if she was proud of her self and these are the exchange of texts.

Me.

Hi babe, me just got of Gamcare site and I was thinking are you proud of yourself for keep telling me and going on at me to look at the site? Xx love you xx

The better half.

Y should i b proud of myself? Xxxx

Me.

Because you know if you didn't go on and on this might never would have happened you know. The fact that I'm happy and I have been treating Riley too toys nearly every time and I have money in the bank and I feel we have been stronger as a couple since I stopped and it's down to you! That why you should be proud it's all you that made me stop xxxxx

The better half.

Aww thank u baby. That means so much. It was hard drumming it into you because you'd get P****d off at me and you no i even called gamecare wen u got worse and spoke to someone to help me support u and help me deal with it and if u didnt stop i would of had 2 walk away from you because i saw no future with some1 that gambled away their money xxxx

Me.

Im sorry I made you go though that I really am that has put a even stronger message in my brain that I will not gamble again the fact you ring them up and I just dismissed it like it was nothing, so sorry for the past love you xxxxx

The better half.

Well the main thing is ur on the right track now, so stick with it. Love u too xxxx

Sorry for the amount of reading who ever reads it all. I love my girlfriend and normally I'm a private bloke but I thought it was the best way to do this post.

Great share Aaron & you're both right to be proud of each other 🙂

I'm not quite as far along as you thought but I'll get there. Nothing specifically planned for 365 days but we go away in 10 & that's as good a treat as anything 🙂

Great work on your 1st 10 weeks! Keep winning - ODAAT

Sorry for the mistake ODAAT , my eyes saw a 6 instead of a 4 lol. Edited it now though and yes you will get there 🙂

Day 77

Been working quite a lot recently so have not had much time to myself, I'm in London the next 2 weekends this weekend it's my girlfriend birthday then the following week I'm treating my nephews to a day at Arsenal.

Aslo had really good news over my son, its finally settled in court now so no more of that to deal with.

I feel my life has improved ten fold since I began day 1 here.