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@p6z38njbqm Well done on the 250 days and beyond, and great news about getting money back from the irresponsible lending 🙂

Day 263

Few tough things going on in my life right now, but luckily I have no urges to go back to my old ways. Before I would have sought refuge in my safe space and ended up more in debt and in a worse place. Now I just take it on the chin and buy myself a book! 

Got the dog for the next few days. Pick him up tomorrow, so hopefully he will cheer me up, although I imagine he will just annoy me to go for walks at all hours of the day and night! Still, I’ll be a happy man.

Anyway, I need some sleep. Goodnight 

Stay strong 💪 

Keep going mate, Hope all is well and this week has been a bit easier on you 🙂

Thanks mate. Was just having a down day/week. Still get them now and again when I look back at the last year and see what my life has become. Still, new year soon. New life.

Day 266.

Pay day today. Scary as it means a long wait until next payday. I’ve been overpaying my debts each month apart from the last 2 to make sure I have savings to get me through Xmas and January. I have no concerns that I’ll be skint at any point and can enjoy my time. Don’t get me wrong, I won’t be buying champagne and caviar, but I can enjoy myself without worrying about bills. 

Had to pay for 2 new tyres on my car which didn’t help. Luckily I’m actually quite good with money. Never thought I’d be saying that! 😂. Amazing what a few months of no gambling can do to a person.

3 days left at work then off to spend Xmas with my family. Will be nice to see them. Got presents for the kids sorted and will get some nice wine for the table. Last year of being frugal at Xmas. Next Xmas I’m buying everything for everyone!! Next year I’ll be debt free. Something to look forward too. Then I’m going on holiday. Not sure where or when but I’m doing it. 

Off to sleep. Stay strong 💪 

Day 270. 

Nearing 300. That’s quite a number. Something I never believed could happen. Turns out you just need a huge life changing event to force it 😂. Just kidding. If you own up to things and take ownership, it can be done. Doesn’t need to ruin your life first. 

Got my dog over Xmas and off to stay with family for a few days. Will be good to spend time with them over Xmas. Maybe in a years time I’ll have someone else to share it with. Maybe not. Only time will tell. Plan for next year though is to become debt free, find someone to share my life with, and go on a holiday. Nice to have goals, no matter how far away and unachievable they seem.

Hope everyone has a great Xmas. Remember, the sooner you quit gambling the better your Xmas’s from now on will be.

Stay strong, and Merry Christmas 🤶 💪

@p6z38njbqm Fish 🐟. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and have the best time with your family 🎄.

All the very best as we head into 2025. May you continue to go from strength to strength in both your g.f and personal life 🙏.

Your friend - Pink Lady 🩷🍎.