Countdown to 1 year. 4 days...

Congratulations! I am new on this recovery 'journey' and hearing that it's possible helps....well done, stay strong. 🙂 x

Good things happen as you live a normal non-gambling life. More prizes and wins than you'll ever get at a casino. More bright lights and shiny stuff.

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Hi dog

A very well done on one year of being gamble free it must feel fantastic

Suzanne x

Well done, I remember you from last year and it's great to see someone doing well.

Michael

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(when I posted "3 days" at 0400 Tue, I was in a "Monday night" frame)

Thanks for the kind words all.

Suzanne, yes, it feels good, and I really want to emphasize that fact. Actually it's not the achievement level "I did one whole year" that feels good. It's life with the freedom and richness that was formerly taken away by the gambling parasite. For people who feel fearful or uncertain, and are just starting, I suggest they anticipate the recovery path as a really good time - - not a deprivation or a punishment, but a path that keeps throwing rewards at you.

Hi dogfan, you are correct it is not all about one year, it's also about the deceit, time lost, money, misery, depressive thoughts etc.

Well done and keep going, it is people like your good self which give the rest of us heart and courage.

Shaun

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Haha, I feel like I should bake a cake or something.

But seriously, folks, I've enjoyed re-visiting the forums here, and once again benefited from the words and thoughts of the contributors. Time permitting, later today I will compose some remarks in hopes of helping others. I'll post them on the 'overcoming problem gambling' section rather than the 'diaries'.

Hi dog

You are an inspiration to us all look forward to reading your remarks

Suzanne x

well done on your year buy yourself something nice it's hard work to get to one year