I am stronger than I thought!

Charlotte.

I have just finished a 20 hour shift and have a few hours off till the next shift i was going to kip then read your posts and feel i must reply.

A fella said to me recovery is yours and do it so it works and it will be different horses for different courses,knowone is right and knowbody is wrong we al hace a path we choose and if it works for us then keep at it, you Charlotte have given a massive amount of effort toward your recovery and it pains me to read you are struggling to see a way forward, Please for your sake please take a step to the side and view just how far you have come and not to mention the way you do inspire many others upon this forum.

Charlotte please be proud of your recovery it is amazing trully amazing and find a path that leads you forward, Just for today No bet and life will improve for you and that beautiful daughter of yours,

Duncs compulsive gambler no bet today.

Good morning Charlotte

Just a quick message - I have to post when my parner is not about.Thanx for the advice. **** I just needed to say to you Charlotte again you did NOTHING wrong. **** So heres my suggestion **** Charlotte this saying comes to mind "trust nobody except yourself". But I can see you do have some genuine real friends on here that will support you and I would like to be one of them when I can post. At some point I will pop into "chat" if you're around think it would be useful for me to speak to you. Chin up girl and remember no more wasted energy.

Luv Sophx

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I have had a lazy morning, just got out of bed. My boyf's not working 2day so that makes me happy, we r going 2 my nan and Grandads in a bit 4 sunday lunch.... my nan makes the best roast dinner and always cheers me up 🙂

I'm off out now I will catch up with some diaries l8tr. Stay strong all xx

Welcome back Charlotte19.

These recovery journeys of ours really do have their ups and downs and I am pleased that the dust over last week's events has now settled down.

Onwards and upwards!

NT

Hi Char. Ty for posting to me. Very glad I didn`t upset you. I was thinking that perhaps I got a bit bullying on Friday in the chat room. I think that we all need to be mindful of where we are on this journey.

I have a fault in that perhaps I need to take on board the above sentence. Heck took me over 20 years for the rock bottom to come and shake my up by the neck. Tbh my journey was at first pure self will . Then I discovered Safe Harbor and Gamcare.

I get so much more out of supporting than I put in and it has been a wonderful experience.

So pleased you are not leaving us 🙂

Well said, Graham.

Let's all move on, eh?

NT

Thanks all 4 ur support 🙂

Yeah NT I have already moved on ..... life is 2 short!

I have had a nice day 2day sometimes it is the small things that make a difference. Quality time with my family... my nan always makes me realise my true worth!

And a walk in the park with my bf and Maddison in the sun, I am very lucky.

My bf is getting excited about the football and he's already gone 2 pick up his brother lol

I never realised when I began this journey just how tough it would be ups, downs and sometimes it feels like I am clinging on. But I realise now that nothing worth achieving is easy!!

Stay strong all xx

Hi ya,

So pleased you have had a nice day.

I have no doubt it you carry on the way you are going, this will be the first of many .

Take care,

Dusty xxxxxx

glad your still with us Charlotte xxx

R and D xx

Good Evening Charlotte

****Chin up girl. WIll you be at the "chat" tonight Charlotte? Let me know. If not I will come in tomorrow.

Luv Sophx

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Hi char thanks for the post no shoes im afraid, I think I need more wellies though I seem to spend my life in them now dog walking lol. Hope you have had a nice weekend. Blondie xxx

Hey char,

Thanks for posting on my diary.

Been a really nice weekend went shopping with the family yesterday then went out with the lads last night and it was really good that not one of the lads went near a machine in the pubs.

I'm glad you are happier now mate this journey is hard and you haven''t had it easy in the past few weeks/months but once this dark period passes things will be easyier.

My only downer tonight is the football not happy 🙁 but on the plus side no urges.

So today mate we can add another day being gamble free and let's go again tomorrow and add another day.

Best regards to you and your family Char,

Stay strong,

Shaun x

Hi Charlotte,

Thanks for your post. Yes, I'm trying to stay positive and focused. Last night was a big challenge. Having watched the football over a few drinks with friends I got home and logged onto my laptop. The old me would have gambled to cheer myself up but I'm pleased to say I didn't. You are doing brilliantly. I hope that you have had a good weekend and that you havn't got the Monday post football blues! Have a good day.

Dave X

Hey Charl,

Great to see you still going strong! It really is the ultimate roller coaster this journey we are on! It's weird because we don't want to get off it but sometimes it makes us feel really sick!

I like your diary Charl because it's always very honest and you wear your heart on your sleeve! Yes there's a few downs but you always come back positive and supportive of others, most importantly even through the challenges you remain gamble free and if you read back through your diary that's a huge achievement!

I hope you have a good week and that the other half isn't too upset by the football result last night!

Flagg

Hi Charlotte,

Thanks for posting on mine.

Your doing so well girl...Bet your little one will grow up to be so proud of her mum!

Keep going strong.

Sue xxxxxx