I logged on 2 nite and I was touched by all ur comments, u r all gr8 ppl, thank u all from the bottom of my heart 4 helping me on this jouney without u all, I would not have got this far and I would have probably given up by now... ur support keeps me strong and means a lot 2 me xx
I am feeling much more positive 2nite... Spent the day with my bf and Maddison, she always cheers me up!
I need 2 remember this gutted feeling and that gambling will not take away my problems... it just makes things worst!
New yr soon and a new start 4 us all, we can do this!
Hope everyone is ok xx
Hi Charlotte,
I am new to this forum and have just read your diary. I think your honesty is admirable and your story is a great inspiration for me.
Keep fighting and good luck.
John
lovely charlotte
The reason we are all supporting you now is because that is what you have been doing for many of us for some time now and we are trying to repay the favour when you need it.
You are the most popular person on here and that is because you are honest and true to yourself and others.
I know it is easy to say but things will all fall in to place when least expected to don't put too much pressure on yourself and enjoy time with your little family
Most of all take care of yourself
The doc
This journey is not easy as you well know by now. All I can say is keep posting and keep sharing, things will get better. There is no time frame or set criteria of how you move forward in your recovery, all you can do is keep trying.
Charlotte
so glad to read your feeling more positive.
Do harness those terrible feelings going at it gives you.
Store them into the memory bank and when the urge to punt comes along use them for you own gain.
As i said before many times put those blocks in place,they help so much in building your resolve and your bank balance to boot.
Most of all my dear friend be kind to yourself.
Today do something amazing.
Better your tomorrow.
Duncs stepping forward never back.
Charlotte,
I just got up to speed with what is going on for you, I'm sorry I have been preoccupied with my own sh*tstorm : (
I still believe in you - come join me! ; )
f x
Keep your focus Charlotte for you and your family if nothing else.
G
Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.
It doesn't matter where you go in life, what you do, or how much you have. It's who you have beside you
Money doesn't make you rich!
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.
It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
Hi Charlotte... I can only echo much of what has already been said. Your openness and honesty shines through. You are well liked. Liking yourself is your greatest challenge.
I am also very hard on myself when i gamble. I have been repeated the same mistakes for many years leading to the same consequnces that of financial drain and personal misery. After a gambling event I also question whether I am mad or not
Keep fighting the good fight Charlotte as i do the same. Life gets better when we don't gamble and more importantly we start to feel better in ourselves. Warm regards.. S.A 🙂
Thanks all xx
I am still gamble free, spending lots of time with the ppl I love and care about.... these days r priceless and make me appreciate just how lucky I am!
A new yr and a new start 4 me.... I don't wanna ever feel as bad as I did the other nite again!
This attempt is gonna be different!
I hope everyone is ok xx
Hi char,
Glad to see your feeling a little better after your slip, I won't preach because you know what you need to do you did it for 16 weeks and you can do again, one day At a Time those days will start to build Again .
Enjoy your new year ,
Take care
Blondie xx
Hi Char
Or blethers on chat really cheer me up, as well as make me think.
Please be kind to you- you deserve it
Irene
x
hi lovely char
It is great to log on and see the positive you return, that is what you deserve cos you are the most valued member here, I think the way forward for you is to concentrate on you and your loved ones and let the addiction pass by on its own, you are young and have small child and that's all that matters so keep plugging along girl cos it don't matter whether day 1000 or day 2 what does matter is today!!
As I am travelling tomorrow now I will prescribe an extra strawberry cider
The doc
Hi Char,
Not posting tonight...only to you....yummy mummy.
Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you.......Don't give up giving up my friend.
I know what a horrid time you had with your ex...like me......I have just begun to accept and not feel so much hate now.......and this has helped me "move on"......really hope you can do the same Char.
Always there for you.
Hugs Sue xxxxx
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