Regrets, I've had a few, but then again....

Hi Ryan.

There are plenty of people rooting for you pal. You're a good man. You'll get there of this I have no doubt. Find your resolve again and get back to ticking off those days. Life is far too precious to waste gambling.

Curly.

Thanks for the support guys, the last few months haven't been plain sailing, but I'm hoping that over the summer I can hit the old routine and start getting all of my usual steps back in place. I've shared advice with so many people over the years, and when I'm on the right path I know everything that I need to do, but doing it is something different.

Anyway, nothing to do but put my losses to one side, and to get back on the right track. I know what I need to do, just a matter of putting it all together again. Feeling fairly positive, but who knows what will drag that right back down again.

All the best folks, here's to a good week ahead!

Ryan

Sending you loads of positivity Ryan, there is only one way to go when we fall, get straight back up, and not look down,

Take care,

Suzanne xxx

Hey Ryan, you back with us on the right path yet?

No one really wants to hear about my car but I'm telling them anyway (lol)...I got it up to 59 mpg the other day ;-0

Don't worry about the positive updates, do what is right for you! But don't be a stranger if this worked for you before!

You can do this - ODAAT

Doing what I know best. Working my way through this funk with a stack of overtime and everything else I can get my hands on through freelancing and my new start-up. Maybe it says a lot about my lack of a personal life, but work keeps me on the straight and narrow, and right now I think that might be just what I need. Another 12 hours in work tomorrow, then a kebab and a few beers tomorrow night to celebrate being off on Monday!

Going to watch the Tour de France highlights, then maybe write a few articles before bed.

Ryan

Hi Ryan,

I had a great time thanks, and did not even look at roulette table, mind you I would have had to push through to see the table, because it was like bees around a honey pot, but we know it's not a honey pot lol.

It wasn't a free bar totally but OHs boss was very generous, and there was lots of wine and lager, not forgetting champers on the tables, no wonder I felt roughoo this morning lol.

Keep plodding through friend, and have a lovely evening tonight enjoying your kebab and just as important some beers lol.

Stay strong and keep winning.

Suzanne xxx

Hi Ryan,

Thanks for touching the base and kind words. Pleased to read you're staying safe and marching on. As much as i like holiday which means being away from the stressful place, time off didn't work in my favour this year round. Didn't keep myself busy enough on few occasions and let myself fall..but, as we both know,we cannot stop trying and looking for other avenues to keep afloat..I've got one more week off and all seems to be cramming in now lol..hopefully it will keep me safe until i hand myself in to work again lol

As of anxieties..well man, welcome aboard. I have loads of them! Most of them are in my mind lol and the way i view myself...that day on the beach i had moment of craziness and blocked my anxieties. Even my friend said "wait till those ppl pass so they won't watch" hahaha!!! I just thought stuff it and dived in the sand lol..yep...literally head in the sand 😀 if it was my sis she would object big time saying "may hair, my hair :-0 )..i did say that actually lol..but was assured that i can always shake it off lol. Would really suggest this sort of relaxation! Deffo different and something outta this world. It's like no care of others and for one minute you actually feel free and in harmony with yourself :-)...sand, sea, sky - freedom! 😉

Keep up the good work dear soldier and keep staying safe, you're doing it!

Talk soon

S x

Hey Ryan, I dread to think what page I am dragging you up from today, it's been a while! Hope you are still fighting the funk & keeping Mr Gamble @ bay - ODAAT

Hi Ryan,

Hope this finds you well. Thank you for getting in touch and helping me to ignite that fire for keeping the fight once again 🙂

Hugs my friend, (((((R)))))

S x

Hey Ryan,

Just a flyer by to drag you bk to page one - truly inspiring soul ☺

Hope all is well with yourself and you had an amazing time in ur holiday!

Stay strong, keep up the faith

S x

Hey Ryan,

I lost your contact after my old phone broke down 🙁 ..i also cannot find ur email address...do'h....
Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and send you my warm love/ peace over.
If ya can, and still read on here, please ping me a line on WhatsApp or text!

Hope all is ticking nicely in ur world, you surely deserve all the best ☺

Sandra x

leedso wrote:

Thanks for the nice comment, afraid I've been dragging my carcass through some rather nasty online gambling binges recently, back to day 0 for me. All the usual pressure points being pushed, and ding ding ding, I revert to type. Hard to imagine that just a few months ago things were looking so much brighter.

Anyway, I have a hectic schedule ahead of me over the next few months, with the day job and freelance work being added to with a new business I'm hoping to get off the ground. Rest can come when I'm dead, all I need is to keep ploughing forward, find myself back on the right path again, and then starting to pile up those gamble free days again.

I know what to do, just a matter of doing it. Hope to catch up with the diaries over the weekend. As always, hope you all are doing well and making the right decisions for your lives.

Ryan

Happy christmas Ryan. To keeping busy but still finding a moment of quiet to reflect and learn.

To possibility. Tri

Wishing you a very happy new year Ryan.

Suzanne xxx

Well,

A few months since I last posted, and I kind of wish it was good news. While I wish it was the case that I managed to keep my neck above water, I've given up trying to keep up on the credit card payments, and trying to keep everything paid off on a monthly basis. This means monthly interest, but I guess its a case of no choices.

Yesterday, I did what I do best. Woke up, got much of my stuff done, but when I sat back down to do some work, video poker took my time instead of writing.

A thousand pounds down, I'm still in a position to get on with life, but it ain't quite as easy as it was 24 hours ago. I chose to veer away from here, and the kick in the teeth I received is entirely my own fault.

Ryan

Hi Ryan,

Sounds like some stormy waters around you at the minute :-/ ... i don't know what to say, i found myself in the same boat not long ago but with not too big financial damage. This just suck*s huh...i am not sure why we keep going back there and why the pull becomes irresistible some times, but all i know and firmly believe is - never give up on giving up. I think we can turn all this craziness around, it's never too late but we need to want recovery more than next bet..recovery is life - aspirations, dreams, happiness, peace, fulfillment..we all deserve those and I'm sure the world we find ourselves in recently is just a turning point in life.
None of us are perfect...never will be, but i am sure we will find what we're looking for...because we are worth it ☺

You know where i am if needed. Unfortunately i lost your contact details when my phone packed up but if you still have mine - please touch the base.

Keep posting, you & your feelings matter.

Sandra x