I am stronger than I thought!

Thanks all 🙂

I am still gamble free 🙂

I am really enjoying my job now, I have made some gr8 friends on my team and it is good 2 have a laugh with them 🙂

Every nite when I get home Maddison is all smiles, it cheers me up. I am sooo looking 4ward 2 Christmas 🙂

Not much else 2 say!

I hope everyone is ok x

hey hun..

I got a few zzzzzzz in's....on another train now but nearly home xx

High 5 to you Charlotte and all your determination....i too am looking forward to Xmas and I havent said that in a long time...

ho ho ho

keep safe and give Maddison a big hug too

R and D xx

Yeahh!

Charlotte, awesome good times. That's the way we like it! Loving that amazing flow of happiness you peruse...

Good on ya! Keep it up I am sure you will, my best for today and the one that follows..And that's recurring!

JP.x

Charlotte.

Most of all I know when you posted yesterday you were doing so with a great big smile on your face!!!!!

Well done,living proof that it is more than worth it.

Just for today,be proud and keep enjoying recovery and all it brings.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

hi charlotte

Carl

Thanks all 4 ur support and kind words 🙂

I have had a gr8 day 2day, I had a laugh at work altho we r busy atm!

I thought I would catch up on some diaries 🙂

My bf is working l8 2nite, so I went food shopping with Maddison, my dad also came with us 2 get a few things he h8's shopping it is really funny 🙂

When I gambled I would normally save all my money 4 the machines, but 2nite in the supermarket... I bought Maddison a little peppa pig dressing gown with ears... it is soooo cute lol and I bought my bf a xbox game that he really wanted. It made me smile I realised that I appreciate different things in life now 🙂

I know he is gonna be really happy when he gets home, it is soooo much more rewarding than gambling 🙂

I am trying 2 think of a special treat 4 my Mum and Dad 2 say thank u 2 them 4 looking after Maddison when I am at work. I know they would not want nething. But I am really lucky 2 have my parents, they also mean the world 2 me. I was thinking about how selfish I was when I use 2 gamble... It is not so much about the money I have lost 4 me, but I 4got wot and who really matters and wot is important in life... Not nemore tho, I am soooo determined 2 stay strong this time. One day at a time!

I hope everyone is ok x

Thanks for the support Charlotte

Was lovely to catch up on chat. Sounds like you've had a fab day- am sure your b/f will be delighted. My baby's too old for fluffy ears now- he's 25 and refuses to wear them 🙂

You're totally right, so much better than gambling! Keep strong.

Irene

x

Hey Charlotte,..

me and Dots all snigged up and ready for two days of one to one time after my trip.

You sound in good spirits and also its great to see you getting a good feeling from treating people to some nice things that will bring a smile to their faces....

One thing though hun,,,,you missed someone out.......what about you? .....what are you going to treat yourself to?

hugs

R and D xx

Hi Charlotte

Thanks for the kind support and well done you girl geting into the Xmas spirit I am so happy you got you life back and away from them machines

Take care and stay strong

Hugh

Hi Charlotte

Thanks for the support. Glad your feeling a lot better. That's the best way to look at it one day at a time. It's tough but we can all do it. I'm glad you remained on here. Have a good weekend

Nicki xx

hi charlotte

Carl

Hi Lovely Charlotte

Great to read your last positive post and all the wonderful things your doing for your little one and your family.

I hope you have a lovely weekend

keep strong and take good care

Jewels x

Thanks for your kind words once again,so glad u lot stand by my it gives me so much hope in my recovery! U guys on this site have bn great from the 1st day I made my diary. X

Scottyboy

Hello Charlotte, thanks for your help on my diary. I truly take heart from all the comments I receive.

I was aware of your diary, and have lately taken a more in depth look.

You've certainly had your ups and downs in life, and indeed in this forum. You don't need me to tell you to ignore the idiots, you know that you're so much better than they.

In fact, you've got so much more strength of character than I ever had at your age. You're already addressing problems that took me 31 years to come to terms with. I envy the way you're dealing with your future at such a tender age.

Gambling doesn't discriminate between young and old, rich or poor, male or female. But it can and will be beaten by personalities such as your own.

Look at the many positives in your life, Maddison in particular. You would never advise him to gamble, therefore you gambling is never going to help him.

Gambling does not accentuate your lives, it can and will be a severe detriment.

Lol sorry for the lecture, but believe me, I wouldn't go on so much if I didn't care.

Stay strong, you and all of us.

Hi charlotte

Was heartwarming to read ur last post and just showed how u now appreciate money and more importantly life , the decisions u now make ave best for everyone most importantly urself , enjoy each day and the benefits it brings at times thats all we can do

U know what it takes and u av what it takes te av that better life and u av showed that on endless occasions , its all bout goin forward and thats exactly what u do what's thrown at u gets brushed off and u bounce back every time stronger and there's not many people who could do that

So be proud to say u do and always will

Castle2