I am stronger than I thought!

Hello Charlotte

I truly hope your not going because someone has said something to you on here. Not really sure what's going on but don't let it bother you. What I have seen you write and post you seem a lovely supportive person.

If its for other reasons I hope your ok.

Take care

N

Xx

I wouldn't do anything so rash just yet Charlotte, give yourself some time out if needs be but never make a lasting decision when you're upset. He probably thinks in some sickening manner that he's won, beaten you and made you leave this site. He's a control freak that gets his kicks from controlling people. He's probably laughing to his sad, lonely self right now. Pathetic isn't it, I'd pity him but I'll save my pity for those people he thoughtlessly upsets. Y?ou have to ask yourself a question, do you want to control your destiny or allow others to do so? Do you want to be bullied or stand up for yourself and what you believe in. I know it's hard, annoying, upsetting and frustrating to be singled out but nonetheless you must never back down. Take time to think, to become stronger. I know it probably feels like this site is more trouble than its worth right now and that leaving is a good idea but you know what, if I was you, I wouldn't give him the satisfaction, I'd show him just how tough I was. Bullies feed on fear, anger and frustration, take that away from them, without that attention, they become who they always were, sad, lonely, unable to cope, clingy, desperate individuals. Take care

Steve

Offering my support. Here is a message that I hope we can all support.

DON`T FEED THE TROLL

Who ever it is seems to get a buzz from messing with peoples heads. We must ignore what ever he says.

My way of dealing with that person was to threaten him with a case of slander against me. Nothing he said about me upset me yet I was more concerned about others here.

The sooner his little game is ignored the sooner he will go.

If it is who I suspect, I have spoken to a friend at Safe Harbor ( a USA based support site ) and a complaint about him has been made there with possible termination.

It is tough to get someone barred because if you ban the IP address it can be got around.

Anyway, let`s carry on our lourneys and be glad of each others support.

Charlotte.

My wish is simple, everyone who is bravely fighting to live a gamble free life gets to do whatever suits them, and through that, get the support they deserve.

I unconditionally send my support to you.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Hi Charlotte. Just a quick question, would you have been leaving if the comments by some idiot weren't posted? If that's a no that don't go, certainly don't rush into any decision. I'm not 100% on everything that's gone on as I very rarely use chat and haven't seen all of his comments - which I'm glad of. But if some prat is so unhappy with his life his gotta try and wreck someone else's - don't give him the satisfaction. I wish you all the best with whatever decision you make and I for one (one of many) will miss you. Take care charl, stay strong - your better than all this.

Charl,

Thank you for the support as always! My word to you is very simple, STAY!!!

You will be sorely missed if you leave!

Big Bro, Santa, Flagg age 40 🙂

Hi Charlotte, haven't been around for a while. Just saw ur post and it hit me like a tonne of bricks. Don't really know what the reason is, but from reading other people's posts or seems someone has upset you. Don't listen to any idiot that tells you other than that you're a wonderful person, a great mum and that you have achieved so many things that I'm sure u are proud of. We all gonna miss you if u do decide to go, but u're so brave...this is just an insignificant obstacle. All the best charl. (((((((C)))))))

P.s. thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support you've given me and I do appologise I haven't been posting on your diary as often as I wanted to

Yo,

Just want to say Hun, do not do anything rash .

Last week things were very hard for you and this week you will be feeling that bit more vulnerable , like any one of us would .

When you are making your decision what to do , and I understand that you are upset with how this has played out . Think about what you want , and about what you need to give YOU the best chance to keep this dam addiction at bay .

You are one strong cookie I have told you that before .

I hope to be honest that you decide to stay , but respect what ever turns out to be your choice . And let's not forget we ain't going anywhere , so always here for you to leave or return when ever you want .

Big big hugs Hun.

Shiny xxxxxxx

I will not say thanks 2 u all cus that does not seem enough. Wot I will say is the ppl on this site r gr8, even while dealing with their own problems they still have time 2 support others and offer a few kind words. This is wot is gr8 about this site!

When I posted earlier, I was feeling really upset and annoyed... I did not mean 2 upset or make ne1 feel sad by my decision 2 remove my diary. I am sorry 4 this!

I have been talking 2 Gamcare a lot 2 day and I hope this situation gets resolved very soon...But 4 now let us all do wot we do best and continue 2 help and support each other 2 get thru each day gamble free. Each day we don't gamble we r real winners!

I want 2 say a special thank u 2 Florence @ Gamcare , ur support really helped me stay strong 2day 🙂

I will be keeping my diary here 4 now, It may take me longer 2 bounce back this time... cus I feel quite down... But 4 Maddison, I cannot go back to my old life with gambling in it... She deserves more and this site helps me stay gamble free..... So 4 once this is 4 myself I am gonna continue on this journey.... Winners never quit and quitters never win.

We can do this 🙂

Charlotte,

Unconditional, I would like to I am sure on behalf of all the gamcare folk say well done you.!!!!!!!!!! From the depths of my heart.

Duncs stepping forward never back

I was trying 2 go around and thank u all 4 ur support 2day but I popped in2 chat and now Maddison as woke up... So just a quick post 2 say thank u 2 Hollie, Shiny, Rach, Duncan, Carl, Silly, Graham, Apg, Sunshine, Blondie and the others I have posted back 2, 4 ur support and kind words 2day. It means a lot and it helped keep me strong 🙂

Sorry if I missed ne1!

I am gonna go and snuggle up on the sofa now with Maddison and my bf.... sooooo much better than gambling 🙂

Nite all xx

Well done Charlotte, enjoy your evening. Today may have been tough but you were tougher. You stood up for yourself and for that reason alone you should be proud. You are surrounded by people who care about you and there's not many people who can say that.

take care

Wow Charlotte...what a day!

Just pleased as punch your still on the forum and hopefully with the support of the moderaters you won't be harrassed again.

I read your post about feeling you were not an inspiration..I just want you to know that you are and in more ways than anything gambling related.

You have kept your dignity throughout all this and handled it in a much better and finer way than i could have done...

Even at my age...probably 25 years your senior..given the same circumstnces I would have been kicking off with a tirade of expletives...

You didnt do that my lovely...you showed grace under fire....and held youre head high.

Next time you down on yourself ....remember the fantastic qualities you have as a human being because those are the ones that are the building blocks to you feeling good about yourself.....

If you forget...don't worry ...cos I shall be here to remind you : )

snuggle up and sleep well...

(((((hugs)))))

R and D xx

Stay strong charlotte and try and beat this addiction. Thats what most of us are on this site for

all the best graeme