Get busy living... Or get busy dying..

Hi Blondie, I share my experience strength and hope as well. Maybe the real gods of this world are those people who have never gone off the rails in any way, shape or form. Those people that live an honest and simple life and just get on with it warts and all and still manage to keep themselves on a level.

Sounds like your continue to be in a very positive mind set and a big well done on your gambling free time... Regards.... S.A 🙂

Just wanted to call in and say thanks for being you and offering so much support to me through the ups and many downs I have had over recent months.

It is so sad that some seem to think we should play down any achievement (very old school British I think) but for me I would shout it from the hilltops to have overcome the many trials and tribulations you have dealt with this past year without succumbing to the beasties.

To see people actually manage this task in reality make sit seem all that much more possible for me to achieve as well.

I know a difficult time for you now (he is very proud I am sure) so sending wishes and thoughts.

xxx

Hey there,

A little bump to get ur diary where it belongs:-)

Hope all is good with you and you enjoy the life you deserve to have.

Real inspiration...always uplifting to read your honesty on ur diary...thank you for sharing

Take care

Sandra x

My blonde friend.

Today marks another calendar month for us both in our quest to live a gamble free life, I hope you are well, and that wonderful family of yours to boot.

I make it a year and a half for you, an achievement to be proud of, very proud.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Hey Blondie,

18 months gamble free is a huge achievement and thought I would pass by to give you a hearty slap on the back although you probably wouldn't feel it because of all that armour you have been building up to combat gambling urges.

I was reading your last post with interest, I once attended a GA meeting where a member who hasn't gambled since the mid 1990s said that he is one minute away from disaster each and every day and that everyone in the room hasn't gambled for the same time as him as we have all only abstained for one day.

We are compulsive gamblers and each day is a victory. You are a shining inspiration to so many people on this forum but above all you are shining inspiration to yourself. Keep fighting the good fight.

Stay safe and strong

Paulds

Thank you so much for the posts everyone i really appreciate it.

In the 18 months i have been gamble free i could type all night about the things i have learnt and the things i have changed.

My first post over 18 months ago was about all the things i know if i had to re-write that now it would go like this.

I know that gambling affects my life in so many ways, it affects how i think about myself and my life.

I know that there is a better way to deal with the things that drove me to gamble.

I know that un checked the EGO can be a dangerous thing.

I know that there is no quick fix out of debt or an easy ride from gambling, I know i have to work hard, be sensible and responsible with my money and eventually my debt will be no more.

I know that I have to take life and my recovery One day at a time, and that i can make sensible choices.

I know that my family and the people i love are the most precious things in my life and gambling took me away from them.

I know that i have to take responsibility and stop hitting the f*** it button.

I know that im worthy of recovery and that I am determined and strong.

I know i cant ever say i wont gamble, But today I know i wont.

Take care all .

blondie xxx

Blondie.

Another gem of a post, from me keep doing much of the same.

There are many folk who will be very proud of you, knowone more than that star that gives you that light.

Well done my friend.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Hey Blondie,

Just popping by to say hello 🙂

Hope you keeping alright and enjoying life to the full. Fantastic post, just shows how much we have when we are able to see without gambling fog over us.

Very well done..you deserve everything what brings joy and happiness in ur life. No regrets dear fighter...day at a time.

Hugs ur way

Take care and i wish u well

P.s. Update would be the icing on the cake 🙂

Sandra x

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Happy Birthday chook ...xxx

21 today ...21 today ,,,she's got the key of the door...tra la la

Have a goodun .xxxx

Hello Blondie

Well Well Done to you, you have done brillinat, i know that i am not a constant poster on your site but i know you are a shining example to so many.

Dark Place x

Hi Blanco couldn't post to others without posting to you. I use your absence as an indicator of your continued happiness and contentment. I don't doubt this because the strength of your character always shone through. Enjoy it all and be proud because you created it.

Ciao

Steve

Hey blondie,

Long time no see 🙂

I believe you having a awesome time in you g free life!!! Really wish you all the best and hope your dreams coming true...one by one 🙂

Keep it up!!!

S x

Hi Ms B

I've just popped in for my dose of Blondie inspiration! As usual, you didn't disappoint- thanks!

Glad things continue to go well for you 🙂

Take care

Irene

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Thank you for all the posts everyone.

It's been a while since I've posted and it's been a while since I read anyone's diaries , I used to read everyday and post everyday in the early part of my recovery.

I wanted to take a step back to see how I coped in 3d life without my diary and this place to protect me and so far so good. I am still gamble free it will be 20 months gamble free next week.

This place and the people who played a massive part in my recovery will always be a safe haven for me.

A place that I can pour out how I'm feeling, 'my frustrations, my inner most thoughts and secrets and I know people won't judge me here.

I learnt many things from lots of people on this site amazing isn't it how people you have never met can have such a big impact on you.

Life is good and for once I'm looking forward to not only Christmas but to my future, I'm even making plans for it.

Do I think about gambling I would be lieing if i said no, the addiction still lies dormant inside and it always will but I find taking about it keeps, those flames dampened.

I even told my cousin who I haven't seen for about 8 years tonight I'm a gambling addict, it just came out and I felt no guilt or shame I bore my soul about what it did to me and how I deal with it now and rather than feel ashamed it made me feel quite proud .

For the first time since I started gambling I feel I can beat this, only for today though..... tomorrow I still have to be strong.

Take care all, keep fighting the good fight .

Blondie xxx

No bet today or since 22nd April 2012 xxx