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

Hi Blondie, how strange is that, both posting at the same time! Just want to say a huge congrats on tomorrow's 100. Well done gal. Haven't been on this site much in the last ten days or so. I haven't been neglecting my recovery, instead I've been redirecting my energies into doing other things, just to see if I can fill the void. Glad to report back that I have done so. Now, instead of reading and filling in my diary whilst on the loo in the morning, I'm straight off out. This is a blessing I feel, one more morning like that would have resulted in lower body paralysis and a prolapsed r****m. I had visions of having a derrière like the chimps in the safari park, swinging from a tyre in the garden, throwing turds at the neighbours. I still love you all, you, Shiny, Jon, John, Footprints, Charlotte, Flagg, Castle, Lucy, scarecrow, Tinman and the community as a whole on Gamcare. I think about you still as I rediscover the world again with the freedom of being gamble free. It feels fresh and exciting again. I'll be back soon to post again, no doubt, I hope I haven't missed too much and I hope you're all keeping strong, positive and above all else happy.

Take care Blanco, you're a lovely woman.

Steve

Morning ,

Just wanted to say a big fat bloody enormous gigantic well done on the hundred days .

I know today maybe a bit of a trail , so you will be in my thoughts .

Hugs .........

Shiny xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Morning Blondie,

I just wanted to say a huge congratulations on reaching 100 days gambling free! What a fantastic achievement. You are such a positive inspiration to myself and countless others.

I hope that you have a good day.

Take care

Dave X

Hi Blondie,

Well done on reaching 100 days gamble free. You decided 2 put all ur strength and determination in2 this journey and u r an inspiration 🙂

Now I think u should treat urself 2 a new pair of shoes lol 🙂

Have a gr8 day xxxx

hi Blondie ..

Just sending you thoughts today and good vibes...and i have also had a chance to catch up on some of your back posts and thoughts..

You were askiing about "How do you kow if you are in recovery" and saying how you know and what has changed for you.

For me on the other side and for most in CODA....we know we are in recovery when we stand in our own truth even if that involves loss and we don't alter and over adapt our identities to please others.

We learn to meet people half way not 90% and only take repsonsibility only for our share.

In a nutshell we stop sacrificing ourselves for fear of loss.

Thinking of you and well done too on your milestone xx.

Rachel xxx

Congratulations Blonde One

The saying "You get what you deserve" really applies in such a positive way for you..

Well done

Jon

Hi Blondie!

I don't post often these days, but couldn't let this day go by without wishing you the warmest of congrats on a 100 not out!

I know today will be bitter sweet for you but also know that you couldn't have given your dad a better birthday present... he will be looking down on you with the greatest pride!

I hope you use this day as a firm foundation stone for the great future that you are carving out for yourself!

I continue to read and be inspired by you and many others on this site.

All the best mate

Lmm xxx

Hi Blondie

Just to say how great you've got to 100 days bet free

Your dad would be so proud to have such a strong commited daughter as you 🙂

Smiling Lucy is proud to be around for this time too

Take care

Keep strong

Lucy xxx

Hey,

Huge congratulations from me on reaching the 100 I think bitter sweet has already been mentioned so I won't dwell on it but you are one of the most popular and inspirational members of this forum putting everything and more into recovery! You should be immensely proud of yourself!

Take Care,

Flagg

100 days NOT OUT.

Thank you so much for all your posts it means so much... LMM i cant find your diary to post back but thank you chick, I hope your well and things are still on the up for you.. Take care x

Today i reach 100 days gamble free, its a day tinged with so many emotions as its also my dads birthday and the 1st of everything is always the hardest but then some days it feels like the first day without him.

I miss my dad so much and there has been lots of tears today but ive kept my mum company she has been staying with me as my eldest is in ibiza.

I feel proud today of what ive acheived but its mixed up with lots of other emotions that its difficult to seperate them.

I know my dad would be proud of me and i absolutly know a million percent that 100 days ago i made a decision that has and will continue to change me and my life.

IT WAS THE BEST DECISION I EVER MADE BY A COUNTRY MILE

I love you dad.. and this song is for you. It was played at your funeral.... You always were and always will be. xxxx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssqOJ0s71S0

blondie.

My dear fellow centurian, you lead the charge in the quest to reap all the benifits of living gamble free and on this day a very special day, I am sure a star will shine bright for you, as you with the courage and strength you use to fight this adddiction will I know have your dad beaming with pride.

A massive well done from me to you, be proud and step on.

Duncs compulsive gambler NO BET TODAY.

Hi Blondie.

Thanks for posting today and yes your Dad would be so proud of you....

I think you turning your life around on here and in your personal life too will have such a big knock on effect positively for other people in your family..like your Mum too.

You have come so far and grief is something as you said that has to be processed and let out or it is all consuming.

I don't think sadness in our culture is encouraged as it seems to be hidden whereas work is seen as a cure all for everything.

Again...another big congratulations on your 100 and here is to many more...even if one day you don't need to count any more as those days will be well and truly behind you ....

keep those thoughts and feelings coming.

Rachel and Dotty xxx

Blondie,

Playing the song as I type.........Your Dad

...and You....Are the greatest!

Your journey has been humbling to share.......Thank you for letting us all be a part of it!

I can honestly say that YOU.....are one of the reasons I have stayed gamble free my friend.........Raising a toast to your 100 days hun..........Cheers....And thank you for always being there!

Hugs Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Repeat lesson until learnt.

Just in case i didnt get that life can change in the blink of an eye.. Bosh there it was again tonight. Just got back from the vets with woody was out earlier with him and threw his ball with the wanger (one of those plastic throwing things for you southerners) and he fell yellped and came back limping really badley.. Took him to the emergency vet and they have kept him in for pain killers and x rays, it may be fractured but i wont know untill the morning.

My poor little doggie.. I hope hes going to be ok, i could of been much worse, there was a couple coming out of the other room who had just had o have there dog put to sleep. Me and my mum was in tears AGAIN.

Emotional day all round... feel like ive been through a washing machine. Off to bed before i do anything stupid like gamble.

Blondie xxx

Hey Blondie.....

Try and get some rest hun...you must be exhausted...

Woody will be taken the best care of and the vets will sort him out so he will be back on his 4 feet again. .. I promise.

Sending you astral good vibes as i'm just about to go asleep and also to Woody as i'm remembering his face from the piccy...

Try and rest Blondie....

Will look out for your posts tomorrow

hugs

Rach and Dotty xxx

ps...One of my customers is also a homeopathic vet as we'll as a normal Vet so when you know more and he is home there are things that you can do to accelerate his repair...just ask if you need..