Life begins again

Hey you,

Just swinging by to wish ya another glorious day in recovery !

You're doing more than great, you're doing amazing!!!

Ok..no more soft s**t lol...head bk to the grinder girl, you're doing all this hard job by yourself, keep it up!

Hugs
Sandra xxx

hi suzanne, gamble free for eight days, still feel terrible, but i keep reading your diary to keep me away from the addication. Enjoy the sunshine - Paul

Hey up Blondie, thanks for dropping by 🙂

HD - It sure turned out nice again 🙂 Whooping & laughing (with you obvs) all @ the same time! Who would have thought all those days ago I could do this...Not me, that's for sure! Why would I bet today...There is no bigger win than recovery 🙂

Still taking ODAAT - Juuuuuune

Morning Suzanne.
347 days wooooooow.
Have a great day.
Luv Steve xxx

Good morning diary,

347 days now of changing my life through abstaining and maintaining and focusing every day on my recovery, it helps to always try and stay one step ahead and keep positive, especially when negative stuff is thrown at us, and by taking one day at a time and not taking my recovery and abstinence for granted I am slowly but surely achieving this.

I already made changes in my life and there will be more coming up, I will change whatever I have to keep the self destructive addiction that is gambling out of my life.

I could now say I am not addicted as I don't gamble now, I am a recovering compulsive gambler, but I never underestimate the power of this addiction, so I guess I will always be addicted, so as long as I don't do that first silly little bet, I know I am strong in my recovery.that horrible addiction with my determination and strength will stay dormant, the triangle has been a massive tool, as I don't have access to spare money or the use of a laptop or comp, and my IPad is blocked from gambling on it.

Of course I miss Mr Slots at times, but I look at it like this now, I have ,grown out of it (fingers crossed lol) just like other stuff we grow out of and move away from but still miss, except this one is an unhealthy addiction. And simply destroys anyone's normal life.

Little man was dropped of early this morning, we are going food shopping, the park, and then yes sod it, the paddling pool will be out in the garden at lunchtime, and he and I with doggie of course will have real FUN in the garden, and I won't be worrying one single iota about gambling, because thst was all I was doing 24/7, worrying about playing, losses, chasing and where to get the next funds from to feed it.Where is the FUN in that, none whatsoever, just slow self destruction to myself and anyone around me.

Wishing everyone a FUN and meaningful gambling free day.

Suzanne xx

PS it is lovely to see all these milestones popping up, I know how hard it is to even get through one day at times HD.

Hi Suzanne
Lovely post and have a lovely day with little man. HB's getting closer just 2 weeks and I may indulge them :0).
Your commitment shines through and must now be such a positive force in your everyday life.
Complacency is not allowed and you show that daily
Proud of you
Cheryl xxx

Hi Suzanne

Your an inspiration for your shares today. Thanks for making a difference in my recovery today. Tri

Great post Suzanne, wise words staying one step ahead is the key, because at the moment I have no will or want to chase my past losses but if I placed a bet today the urge to chase those present losses would be immense...abstaine and maintain indeed.

I loved your use of the word 'iota' Blondie, I haven't heard that expression for years lol ....Ginge thinks we shouldn't give an iota more often lol..have a lovely day with your young fella I'm sure he'll keep you on your toes ...onwards and upwards...Ginger x

Nice post Suzanne. Great to see you keep working @ what is working

Dan x

Morning Suzanne.
348 days are certainly building up.
Fantastic work.
Always 39 days ahead.
Steve xxx

Hi Suzanne.

Thanks for your encouraging words on my diary. Much appreciated. That last post of your own is lovely. It's great to see the joys of a life without gambling. You are right, the addiction will always be there, but that doesn't mean we have to entertain it.

Have a lovely weekend.

Suzanne.

Great to read that your own desire to arrest that all important next punt grows, it takes a great deal of courage and inner strength to continue to see the rewards of continued recovery, something which I sincerely hope continues to gift you.

The first calendar year gamble free is within touching distance, it will be incredible to look back at the changes that have been gifted over the past year, you will I hope bolster the numbers of the '3%' club by continuing to share your recovery.

As I believe it profoundly true that to recover you have to give your recovery away

That you do in abundance.

Abstain and maintain my dear friend.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Thanks folks for your lovely messages xxx.

Good morning diary.

348 days today, it's raining hard outside, but I am feeling good inside HD.

Had a lovely day with little man, he is growing quite quickly now and is full of himself, and so he should be at the innocent age of 3 lol. full of inquisitiveness and life.

5 weeks til our holiday in a caravan, we will also be looking at property there, moving will be the next big positive change in our lives. and will be a major step for us but OH and I are ready for this now. So HD indeed ahead, this was just an impossible wishful thought this time last year, but my recovery has turned a wishful thought into a big possibility and can now be achieved. and will be achieved.

Anything is possible if we put 100% into what we want to do and what choices we make,

A good healthy life can be found again, by giving all to recovery. It's there for the taking.

Wishing everyone a strong positive, and happy gambling free day.

Suzanne xx

Hi Suzanne, thanks for your post yesterday it sure made me smile...oh yeah me my bruv & sis had a bath every Sunday...whether we needed it or not lol..then it was seafood tea and Sunday cake...HD indeed blondie..have a great Saturday, it will turn out nice again once the rain clears, and in 5 weeks time it will be glorious...onwards and upwards...Ginger x

Morning Suzanne.
349 days of a better life is just amazing.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Steve xxx