This is where my journey begins
I am a compulsive gambler took me a long time to say those words and finally admit I have a problem.Â
I have become someone I don’t even recognise hurting those closest to me which for me is finally what got me here today.Â
This will be my hardest journey to overcome in my life but I hope with this diary and the support of this fantastic site and my loving family I can and will do this taking it one day at a time.
So with Gamstop  and  Gamban on  alL my devices today this journey begins, and I hope to update this diary as I set upon it .Â
Respect your courage and honesty Holly.
It is indeed a pleasure to welcome you to the recovery diaries. A place of understanding, compassion and hope. An oasis of calm for compulsive gamblers in recovery to record their journeys.
Wishing you every success on this great adventure to rediscover yourself.
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Thank you Aum appreciate your words.
HollyÂ
Well done holly being honest is the first step and I am sure with the help on here and the Support of your family you will become happier in your gamble free life  Â
stay strong and stay gamble free          Â
 Scotty??
wishing you well Holly.
Thanks for leaving those messages did support means a great dealÂ
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All the best Holly. Â I said the same words just a couple of weeks before you. Â Feeling better already, especially as things are getting sorted out in my mind about what happened. Â It will get better bit by bit!
Evening holly ,Â
your doing amazing , see you in Afew days ?
Thanks Vinnie xxÂ
Hi holly hope you are well and had a great weekend                          Â
  Scotty ??
Hi Scotty
Thank for taking the time to check in on me .
The weekend went very fast for me kept myself as busy as I could and the weather was beautiful make all the difference a bit of sun ☀️
How are you doing and how was your weekend?
Holly x
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Hi Holly My was good thanks I look forward to the weekends as my wife is home and it helps me stay strong  hope catch you in chat soon                  Â
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Thanks StaceÂ
Day by day is all you can do.
Thanks again for your supportÂ
HollyÂ
So today marks 7 days GFÂ
Not been easy but I have got here !Â
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