Aegretudo Egretudo !

Keep it going mate more battles ahead but getting more armoury day by day where we don't gamble

The bear x

Ps your correct score prediction was great ;-)))

You're turn to take the lead now DP. Lets hope I'm always just 2 weeks behind you. Can't let this happen again. Life has been soooo much better this last 10 months. The main one is the relationship I have with my wife. We get on way way better than we've ever done. Coincidence that we get on great in the last 10 months since I quit the gambling? I don't think so.

A clearer head, free from thoughts of gambling, hands of Blackjack, racing form, football bets gave me time to see the bigger picture and to have clarity as to what was most important in my life. The extra money in my pocket allowed me to pay for and do more with my wife and kids. The knock on effect was there for me to see and to reap the rewards. I need to get myself back there asap. For our kids!

Supporting you always my friend.

G

Thanks for your post to me, DP. I'm going through neverending withdrawal hell but am determined to come through it. Don't get complacent. Think carefully about your triggers. I don't want you disappearing on me again! Goooooooo DP!

So day 25 today, no thoughts of gambling at the moment ! Saturdays are always tricky, gambling has always been a big part of my weekends :-/ just have to stay strong. Have a great couple of days everyone, Dark Place

I can relate to your post to me. I think I was given so, so much (at least in terms of material wealth) and didn't truly appreciate it. Oh, I said my "thank you's" but too often they were just words. I think gratitude is way more than that... more to do with feelings. I'm so grateful for your friendship and kind words too and glad you're planning on sticking around. Have a great weekend yourself.

So here i am on day 26, day by day getting stronger ! its an amazing feeling to feel free and liberated, of course i have to be careful ! i know i will never be totally free of this curse but i am heading in the right direction. Day at the pub for me today, good beer, good footbal (unlike my team west ham yesterday) and good games of darts, all soaked up with good firends ! simple things in life are best. Have a great day everyone, Dark Place

Well, DP, seeing that you're doing so much better and moving towards the light AND seeing that you're also a music lover (and old enough to remember the era of vinyl), maybe I should start calling you LP!

Day 27, another working week starts & another weeekend well navigated through without gambling. Have a great week everyone. Stay gamble free, Dark Place, recovering gambling addict !

last bet placed 15.10.13 @ 16.38hh

Hey well done dark place great to see you have turned the corner again this gambling is so devious just look at how many days we all have you me and sad g at one point I was 3rd behind in days now ahead this is why we have to be do careful we know it can all change at any point so we have to keep defences up 🙂 well done again proud of you my friend

The bear x

Hahaha, like you I didn't open mail for an eternity. Even when I had money (or rather, access to credit), I wouldn't look at the line of credit statements. Guess I didn't want to see the debt growing and growing. And of course, I know you're right in that I'd feel better if I'd just start tackling all of these things I've let pile up. I'm slowly starting to spend less time on the sofa. Keep up the great work, you!

o*g, just saw your last post. You hang onto that Elvis. It's sure to be worth a lot. Probably the Human league too, though, not nearly as much as the Elvis. But do not sell until you are positive you will never gamble again. I'm so angry at myself for the valuables I've sold only to be deposited in the wrong place.

Day 28 and nothing much to report, my little son isaac has bad chest infection bless him 🙁 took him to doctors, usual response just give him antibiotics ! hopefully he starts to feel better soon.

Have a great day everyone, keep off the gambling those that can and those that cannot, WELL ! what can i say, ive been their myself and can write the book. Dark Place

Ha. "Write the book" reminds me of the Cohen lyrics where he "wants to.... write a manual for living with defeat". I could certainly write that manual. Glad you're still doing alright. Not sure where "V" has gone. I'm really hoping that he's getting help with his medical probs. Hope your boy feels better soon.

Hi there good to have you on board. Just keep checking in and the time will fly. One day at a time. We keep trying and will get there.

Hey DP

Good to read your positive posts. I draw strength from them. Nothing to report from my end. No gambling but no money to either. Payday at end of the month is my first big test again but I think I'll be fine. Will be transferring the money straight out apart from the mortgage money and a few direct debits. getting my blocks back in place as before. Anyway I need that money for Xmas so I definitely can't gamble which can only be a good thing.

You planning on getting to Finland before Xmas or when are the kids over to you next? Hope your son gets over the chest infection real soon. Horrible when our kids are ill. Have a good week matey.

G