Some random statistic involving us CG's and a year gamble free...Not exactly cake & champagne but something to be incredibly proud of 🙂
Congratulations Loxxie. People with big numbers continuing to support the forum is so important...your diaries inspire and give hope, you talk common sense, you are proof that life does get better without gambling....none of you ever say you regret stopping. The future is yours, one day at a time.
There was me making perfume out of rose petals. And Alan writes you a poem.
I'll have to up my game for the next milestone?
Hopefully the wine is in full flow by now and you're enjoying the snow. Shall we call it the icing on the cake?
Enjoy and happy 1st gamble free birthday xx
Hi Loxxie ...Just want to say a massive well done on your 1 year achievement!
People like yourself & other long term posters are giving so much support to people like me. It gives me hope, and that's so important right now.
Enjoy every minute of every day of your GF life....You deserve it!
M x
Congratulations Loxxie 1 year!!!!
Respect is in abundance for you.
You were there from day one for me and many days since.
Some of your posts are truly inspiring, they really hit home and give hope to many who feel despair.
All good wishes xx
THANKYOU everybody for the lovely one year gamble free comments....just because I've hit the 365 day Mark....doesn't mean I'm talking my foot off the accelerator. ....I'm driving on in my journey and looking forward to seeing what's around each corner...one things for sure....I'm not missing that extra passenger in my life...."my addiction "
Thanks again all you lovely people x
What is going on here please....
Spam / Chinese posts ! Been going on for days....
Just worried for any new people needing help....
My new life without those online slots is plodding on nicely....
I'm happy inside....strong and at peace with myself....a place I never thought id be last year this time....everyday trials and tribulations have popped up numerous times.....I've dealt with them....without the need to run to the slots. ..busy tarting up pub
kitchen for eho inspection....even going to invest in a few new bits for the makeover ! Lol
We all no that wouldn't have happened last year....
Had a funny old thought whilst painting. .
Addiction.....something that chases us...even when we try to run from it.....bit like the old school bully....
Stop.....turn around and face it ..head on.....
Say to addiction. ....you want fight.....you got one ...
But most of all..mean it...and get your gloves on....
There will be several rounds in the fight. .....and the fights over bell will never actually ring......
But everyday you don't give in to your addiction.....your winning...s
Think about it.....I'm off back to the painting 🙂
Great post Loxxie...My gloves are well and truly on, I'm ready & willing!
M x
Better late than never Loxie... a year (plus a week by now) is a wonderful achievement! Your devotion to managing this addiction is matched by your caring and concern for others.
Enjoy every single gamble free day!
Cathyxx
Nothing exciting to report...normal life continues on a daily basis...ups/downs and good /bad...it's how we deal with these things that matter...now...with a slot free life it's fantastic to be dealing with a clear head...and no nasty sordid secret...paranoid about beeing caught out...soooooo to anybody reading....who are just facing up to having a problem.....call the helpline....read diaries on here...and keep fighting your addiction...you can do this ..
Foxy loxxie, thanks for being there both on and especially off the forum we've had some laughs along the way but whenever we have need to we've got serious with our advice and support. The lady who gave me my the title of my diary although j have take. Credit for better to ramble than gamble and another of me favs more than one way to cook a spud. I remember you being set in your ways about keeping the gambling secret to yourself but you listen and tried a different type of spud and it was the best thing you did.
We will meet up in the next few weeks I'm going to get plans on place for a gathering of the clan and I for one can't wait.
KTF
Hi loxxie, just dropping by to say I hope you're OK. Will never forget the support you gave in my early days x
Life's normal here...just doing what us mums..nannies..landladies have to do....and that's fine with me...
All I ever wanted really...bills under control....plenty of stock in bar....bit of savings...little trip to Edinburgh last week for me and hubby....few days booked for all the tribe at butlins... ( must be mad ! lol)...up to speed with personal grooming. ...after years of just making do....lol
So ....I've got what I want....with hard work....honesty and no online slots...
Crazy .....I thought the slots were going to give me all those things...
Relationships with kids....fantastic. ..remember how I was scared they'd "ditch" an addict mum....they didn't !
Relationship with hubby....remember how I was scared stiff to tell him....how I thought he'd go mental....he didn't...we worked through it...
And ....actually ...our marriage is better than in years....even pre addiction....
Maybe not mills and boon again....but hey...we've been together 37 years....so must have some fondations lol
Sooo. .....life can be lived again....up to you isn't it ....
Best tip I can give....spill the beans....and take it one day at a time....and use this forum like a walking stick. ...it will help you on your journey....
Right. ....I'm off to wrestle with a clean kingsize duvet ! x
Life's simple pleasures good to see you enjoying them.
When do tickets go on sale to loxbury?
Mills and boon? Showing your age there foxy loxxie
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