I do wonder sometimes how much punishment I have to take. Just received an email to say our landlady is selling the house so we have two months to move out.
No self pity, it is what it is and I accept the things I cannot change and have the wisdom to know the difference but seriously. I'm actually laughing writing this email and just wondering what next. It wasn't enough to lose my job at the company I helped build, lose all my friends, half of my family, car, phone, laptops, oh no I needed more.
Well, no matter what you throw at me, I won't give in. I'm not going back to gambling and never will. I might lose Gamcare as the old laptop I'm using is slowly dying. My phone keeps crashing on this site, no where to live and no credit rating to get somewhere but .....I will not gamble.
Sorry to hear your going through so much at once Stuart.
You are here though, you have made a decision to come on here and share your pain, instead of giving into the addiction.
It's really hard to be kind to yourself, I have been reminded this by therapists for years. You have done amazing though mate.
Good luck navigating the change, keep reminding yourself whats important!
Hi Stuart
I know you don't want pity but i am sorry to read and i can relate with what you write, the problem is until well for me i hit rock bottom i can't stop , i really can't and i wish i had im in so much debt and i owe thousands out to friends and family .
I hope that you have hit rock bottom you can rebuild and get the support you need to rebuild yourself. Gambling is pure evil and so easily available , if i could i would ban all online operations and make it harder.
Hi Millerman
I presume you have the blocks in place, Gamban, Gamstop etc so put a friction barrier between yourself and a bet ? Block gambling at the bank and lower cash withdrawals ? Move bank account to one like Monzo which has no branches. I've built up layered protection so I'm over half an hour from a bet
Gives me plenty of opportunities to stop myself. Not had an urge in 133 days after 44 years gambling but I've done a lot of work on myself so gambling simply isn't the solution anymore
Stuart
You have NOT become intentionally homeless. So if you contact the Local council where you are curently Living, they have a legal duty to rehouse yu and find your family a place to live. all the best Stuart sorry to hear of this.
thank you everyone
Onwards and upwards one day at a time
Just for today I will not show I am hurt, I maybe hurt but I will not show it
You will be in my prayers Stuart 🙏🙏. Like me, just take each day as it comes and remember “every day is a new day”. Then JUST BREATH 🥴.
Take care and well done for not contemplating gambling. Which I know is the last thing on your mind 👊💪.
Wishing you a better day tomorrow 🙏.
Pink Lady 🩷🍎.
Thank you Pinkie and I always love your emojis, they cheer me up so much each time
All I can do is live the serenity prayer one day at a time
Sending best wishes Stuart and sorry I can’t give useful advice, your situation will depend very much on where you live and how under pressure your local council are etc. praying for you, stay positive you are strong.
Hi Louise
I'm fine and probably shouldn't have posted that. Try not to publish too many war stories but more on recovery but it was moment in time post.
How are you doing today ? You have a milestone coming up don't you ?
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