I am stronger than I thought!

All sounds positive Charlotte! Keep it up! We are all supporting each other which when I think about it properly is pretty amazing really!

Looking forward to seeing this new thread idea!

Luke

Hi Charlotte

Sorry you have had a tough day but I know how strong you are and how determined you are to use your experiences to help not only yourself but to help others as well, something you care very passionately about.

You have been and still are a great inspiration on here to so many and your ideas and forward thinking will help to encourage and inspire so many more throughout 2013 of that I have no doubt.

As ever with this journey we will find unexpected obstacles that get in the way but never will we find an obstacle that is insummountable.

You stay strong I know the phenomenal support you give to so many on here and for that you should be so very proud of yourself.

Andrew xx

Hi Charlotte

Looking forward to hearing this new thread idea :). I'm sorry you felt a bit down today, but at least you were able to resist those urges. Sounds like you had fun with the cube game. Not tried that one before was it any good?

Have a fantastic new year!

Take care

Nicki xx

Hi Char

As usual, was good to catch up. I look forward to reading your idea.

Thanks for being there!

Irene

x

Thanks all xx

I was gonna run a thread 2 keep me focused and hopefully gamble free... I have not been myself 2day I really miss my Gramps even more 2day on his bday and I am not sure how 2 cope is the truth! Wot I would give 4 one hug from him rite now 🙁

I am not strong enough 2 run a thread, I accept that now and I will not mention it again ...I may have fell out over this with someone who was an inspiration 2 me stupid really... we r all in this 2gether and my thread felt petty and like it was a competition so I step back and wish everyone well 🙂

Hey Ms Char

You're having a very difficult day. Remember all the good stuff you and Gramps got up to- why you miss him. Take comfort that he has played a massive part in your life and bits of him will always be with you.

Of course you're good enough to run a flaming thread!!!!!!! I wouldn't have signed up otherwise. I dont know what the falling out is/was about but personally I will try most things if it'll keep me safe.

Jeez- I'm ranting like a crabbit auld aunt- sorry!

Irene

x

Ahhhhh Irene, I have been in tears most of 2nite.... I don't know wot's wrong with me atm it's not like me 2 show ne emotion ....but ur last post on my diary made me laugh... I needed that so thank u xxxxxxxxx

When the world brings you down

And hurtful words break your heart

Don’t turn around

And walk away from who you are

Stand up for your beliefs

Trust in what you know

In yourself you’ll find strength

Not in another soul

Life is full of chances

Some you’ll surely take

Though from some you’ll learn a lesson

And those we call mistakes

Just because someone tells you

That it can’t be done

Doesn’t mean you must adhere

Or that you should give up

What I want you to remember

And hold close to your heart

Is that you can do anything

If only you try

It doesn’t matter who you are

The path in your life,

may never be straight.

Contain bumps and curves,

where many are great.

Your personal experiences,

have shaped who you are.

Embrace your mistakes,

and each unique scar.

There's always new things,

in life we may learn.

With every page,

and chapter we turn.

There's just one simple,

but very important rule.

Your passion for life,

should be used as your fuel.

For me the First of January

Is simply a fresh start

A time to put all bad behind us

A time to cleanse our hearts

If we failed last year

Its a time to try even more

Forgive the people we love

To heal where we are sore

It is called New Year for a reason

A reason we should value

We shouldn’t drag anything old

Into something pure and new

lovely words hun....and so bloody true...hugs xx

2day has been tough... I honestly don't know how I stayed gamble free!

In case I don't post 2moro....... Happy new yr everyone!

I have 2 be up at 5 4 work... but my mind is racing atm with gambling thoughts even considering setting up an online acct....The urges r strong!

I will just go 2 bed and hopefully sleep so I can't think about it nemore!

Nite all xx

Be strong sweetie......it sounds like you have had a bloody awful day. But you know what? Tomorrow will be better. I promise. Dont set the account up.....go to bed .....chill ...make a brew....xx thinking of you

Charlotte.

To gamble will intensify your problems in life,you don't need telling i know that.

I got bullied by an addiction for twenty years before i stood up to it. Today i can't abide bullying.

Please just keep doing what suits you and your recovery.

There is no right or wrong way to recovery. It is bespoke.

Tailor yours to suit you,that's what is important.

At my work Facebook often is the cause of many arguments as it seems what one person interprets from a post often differs from what was meant.

Me i don't use Facebook and nor any of my family.

Simply don't need the hassles it can bring. I surmise that sometimes we incur the similar problems here.

To which i hope just one thing.

The outcomes not the polar opposite of what we set out to achieve. RECOVERY.

Take care don't work to hard.

Duncs stepping forward never back

I was having some strong urges 2nite so logged on here 2 update my diary and it was clear that an intimidating post as been made against me 2 blacken my character!

So I am posting 4 the final time on my diary, unless Gamcare r able 2 resolve the issue.

It appears someone here thinks I have bullied ppl... I would like 2 know when and apparantly I have lied about my age.... So 4 the ppl who have met me and my little girl away from the forum....I am not sure how that happened!

I have a genuine gambling problem and I am also feeling quite vulnerable atm.... I will be emailing Gamcare hopefully they can help resolve this as it is not nice for ppl 2 make assumptions without clearly knowing the facts!

Both occassions I was bullied here was reported to the Police by gamcare.... I never wanted 2 mention this on my diary cus it was personal and I did not want 2 be drawn in2 it but 2 nite... I feel like I had no choice!

I have always tried 2 help and support ppl here and it has been a gr8 place 2 be and I have made some good friends here and away from the forum ur support has meant a gr8 deal 2 me!

I am not sure I can do this alone... But I will have 2 try!

I was gonna meet u all at Gamcare live and 4 ne of u that doubt my identity or age I am still willing 2 meet u all and prove myself I will bring along my passport 4 u all as well.... altho it is sad that I am the only 1 who as 2 prove myself just because of my age...But I am happy 2 do so!

Thank u 4 all ur support, u r all gr8 ppl and I feel really sad 2 be forced of this forum!

Take care all of u xx