Day 39 and counting

Hi Stu,

Im buzzing for you what a fantastic achievement you should be proud of yourself.Each gf day makes you a better person, better husband, and a better parent.

Stay Strong

AL

thanks guys

nice to chat with you tonight

take care

Day 118

so its been 3 years since my lovely mum passed away. I wish she was here now so that I could say to her I am 118 days gf. I know that she worried so much about my gambling. My parents helped me out financially when it first all hit the fan a few years ago, but I know she knew I was gambling again. I know I can't change the past, I've just got to try and keep focused and gf each day, one day at a time.

I paid off another pay day loan today as its pay day. My finances will recover, one small bit at a time.

I am content with what I have, thankful for all my blessings.

keep strong everyone

Stuxx

Hi Stu,

Well done for reaching 118 days...something you should be very proud of.

I understand what you are saying about your mum. My Gran died just over 4 years ago...before she passed away I put her through so much. She bailed me out many times and took me back in and put a roof on my head, even after I sunk as low as stealing money off her and my grandad to gamble with (many times). My biggest regret was that I never said sorry to her for the things I had done. I guess that is something I am going to have to live with but by not gambling at least I can look at myself in the mirror these days with a bit of pride.

Anyway I’m sure your mum will be looking down on you, proud at the effort you are making now.

All the best,
Damo

stu38 wrote:

its been 3 years since my lovely mum passed away. I wish she was here now so that I could say to her I am 118 days gf.

Stuxx

Second what Damo has said... Although your mum may not be here in body it sounds like her spirit carries you through day by day in your GF conquest. So keep going, stay strong and be the person you want to be ;o)

Hi stu,

Thanks for stopping by my diary. I feel sure your mum will be looking down with a huge smile.

Congrats on the 118 days.

I don’t think either of us are doing a too shabby job of staying gf.

Always here if you wanna chat. Take care,

Sarah

thanks for your lovely comments ITDammo, Signalman and Sarah

As so many people say on this site, we can't look back can we. We can't undo the mistakes of the past, or get back the money and time that we wasted gambling. We've got to focus on today, the present moment-that's all we have been given.

keep strong

Stu

stu38 wrote:

We've got to focus on today, the present moment-that's all we have been given.

Stu

I guess so mate. I think Buddhist philosophy states that we are 'reborn in every moment' so past and future is irrelevant as all your being exists in that moment, then a new moment is born.

So just make the best in the present, stay present, be present, don't focus on what has been or what could be as we don't even know what the next moment will be, let alone the future or what could have been in the past.

Hold on to that day count mate and keep it rolling ;o)

No, you're right. We can't look back. That's far too depressing. It's still good to sometimes think about what happened in the past to help us remember why we should always make the right choices but...

...our present and ou futures are far more important right now.

NT

Hey stu,

Just thought I would stop by your diary. Hope you’re ok?

Sarah

Hi all
Haven't posted for ages. Work has been very busy and plus my poor old dad has been in hospital again. So have been doing lots of travelling up and down the motorway to see him. He is out now but not too well. Its been really pressured but I haven't gambled although I have had urges. Managing to live without gambling. Can't believe it really.
Very grateful for all that I have. Hope you are all keeping well and staying strong.
Stu x

sooo day off today. The first proper work free day for ages. Still gf 147days now I think. I'm gonna do some gardening and the 'big' shop. Then a bit of cooking, watch some Netflix and read a book!

very grateful for all that I have, counting my blessings- happy to be gamble free

Stux

Hey Stu,

Well done you! Keep up the good work... any advice or words of wisdom to share? 🙂 thanks Kaz xxx

150 days today!! Whoop whoop
Feeling happy, content with what I have, counting my blessings.

Stu x

Thanks for your words of support on my recoervy page, funnily enough I am looking into new and old hobbies 🙂 for the first time I really do feel like the ball and chain are looser, although not quite unlocked yet - I will never be complacent again, that was my downfall previously. Well done to you again! Kaz xxxx