What I have learnt in recovery is if your willing to face your demons then recovery is possible if not then the recovery is not recovery its a hard road and the bumps don't stop coming x
The bear x
Day 153 alls good temptation faded back on right path have good day all x
The bear x
Great to read the bear is back on track.
153 days is too much hard work to give in and you didn't well done.
Keep strong, your family will be home soon.
Suzanne xx
Day 154 my family home tomorrow blimey I have missed them all my anxietys of being alone have been strong since they have been away but like old days I didn't gamble or drink to numb the pain I just put up with the mental pain I know I have to go through it to make the future brighter, have good day all x
The bear x
The bear
Fella enjoy the rewards of that effort.
The old saying absence makes the heart grow fonder, never more true words written.
My dear friend enjoy the fruits of your labour
Today I salute you.
Abstain and maintain
Duncs stepping forward never back.
Bear !
If it doesn't kill you it will make you stronger ! well done for surviving the last week.
Dark Place /
Hi bear,
Well done on staying strong, am very proud of you,,family home tomorrow,,and 154 days gamble free, keep your guard tightly up, as you look forward to them coming home,
Take care and stay safe
Suzanne xx
Thanks Bear for your writing your diary, I always am contemplating a bet but reading your diary helps me feel a little stronger tonight. I look at my kids and tell myself not today. Stay strong and keep fighting the urges will always remain but you seem to be a million miles from where you first were.
Hi michael never been able to stop for myself so have transferred it to my family my son doesn't deserve his life to be tainted by gambling like his dad's has been that isn't fair is it ? Day 155 hope everyone's good my mind been all over place for last week or so have managed to get through believe me mentally very tough but if I had gambled would be in worse place now I know that for a fact as been there so onwards and upwards next target 183 days half a year oh and by the way the target is happening 🙂 just want to say the users of this forum are amazing an online family with problems but still have words to support others love you all 🙂
The bear x
Well done bear 155 days and it's Thursday.
Have a lovely time with your family, you really deserve it.
Suzanne xx
Day 156 family home safe and sound feeling less anxious today and no thoughts of gambling pleased to be back in better place mentally although have booked a therapy session next week haven't had one for nearly 4 months so I have made massive step forward 🙂 hope everyone has good day x
The bear x
157 days had all day yesterday with my son was lovely even had bath with him before his bedtime it's what the values in life should be 🙂 have good day all x
The bear x
Hi Bear, very well done on getting to 157 days,
Suzanne xx
Thanks suzanne day 158 hope everyone having nice weekend x
The bear x
Thanks NT day 159 today lovely family weekend perfect don't need no false boost in my life I have everything I need it's just realising what you have is the key have lovely day all x
The bear x
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