Day 47,
It is now 47 days since I last gambled. I have been battling this addiction for a number of years. Up to this point my addiction has had the upper hand. I am more determined than ever to come back fighting and once and for all rid myself, my wife and two young children of gambling and the dire consequences it causes to those dearest to me.
I have been a frequent visitor to these boards over the past few years. My attempts at recovery have varied in length but ultimately have proven to be futile. No more!
I will be 40 next year. The whole of my thirties have been tarnished by gambling. I am determined that my forties will not suffer the same torture.
I can and will beat this. I am going to join the 90 day thread, checking in every Friday to chart my progress.
With my very best wishes to you all.
Dave
Hi Dave
Well done mate on going 47 days. I see you have a few threads. I'm gonna have a read at them tonight as this is my first real attempt at stopping. I've lasted 73 days but I know there is always challenges ahead. It's great you have come back to the forum. Great people on here very helpful.
Good luck
Hi Jamie,
Thanks very much for your message. It really is appreciated. 🙂 73 days is fantastic! Keep up the great work. Keep on moving forward. Trust me, a gambling free life is so much better than one focused around gambling.
Best wishes
Dave
Hi Dave,
Thank you for the message and am more than happy to see you joining the challenge. You are very welcome and your name will pop up on the list in a few minutes 🙂
You can find thread under the headline "a 90 day challenge". ..you will find out more how it works....i dont think it will "travel" further than page 3 in a spce of a week so you will always be able to see the progress of yourself and others :- ) all i need from you is your commitment, belief, determination and...oh yea - check in every friday 😉
See you on Friday, very well done on your ongoing journey towards better life!
Day at a time...no more no less..you're doing it
Sandra x
Day 48,
Enjoying precious time with my children. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and I am moving onwards and upwards.
I hope that everybody is having a great day. 🙂
Dave
Well done Dave you have similar story to me not giving up no more of my life to the devil,my son doesn't deserve it and neither does your children I wish you the best mate you can do this 🙂
The bear
Day 51,
Looking forward to enjoying a day out with my family. Onwards and upwards.
Best wishes to all.
Dave
Well done Dave on getting past that first important milestone,
Have a lovely family day, you do deserve this
Suzanne xxx
Day 52,
What a horrible and wet day! Other than that lots to be thankful for! 🙂
Best wishes to all.
Dave
Hi Dave and thanks for dropping by.x
Another wet day, but hey 53 days today, now that will make you feel sunny lol.
Suzanne xxx
Day 53,
Rain rain go away hey Suzanne! Ha ha. Otherwise all good. One day at a time. The gambling free days are slowly building. 🙂
Best wishes to all.
Dave
Day 54,
The sun is shining and life is good. 🙂
Best wishes to all.
Dave
Hi all,
Reading GT's post got me thinking about my best previous attempt at quitting gambling. Reading my old threads, it turns out that it was 166 days. It is a long way off at the moment but I am determined to beat it into oblivion! One day at a time.
Dave
Day 55,
Checking in. Still gambling free. 🙂
I hope that everyone is having a good day.
Dave
Great going Dave,
Have a great day.
Suzanne xxx
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