SadG wants to be happyG

Still happily gamble free.

Spent a couple of days relaxing in France at the in-laws, played a round of golf with mates on Tuesday in glorious sunshine and had a good week at work. 40th birthday party to go to Friday, weekend planned spending quality time with the kids and have my daughters 21st birthday this weekend. No thoughts or time given to gambling. I am living a better life these days.

2012 a year of gambling and misery. 2013 a year of fun and hope!

G

Hi mate well done with enjoying the rest of your life,mate going back to your first post on your diary makes you realise how far you have come, nice one.

The bear

Hi G

Yep 1/2 year of sobriety approaching fast, we are in the zone my friend. Have a brilliant weekend, it's my son isaac's 3rd birthday today ! party tomorrow. So busy weekend and in between I am at a black tie federation dinner tonight in Bournemouth. Late night drinking no doubt.

Dark Place

Mr. G

Fella what agreat way of looking at things, 2012, a year of gambling and misery, and 2013 a year of happiness.

my friend the efforts you put in to recovery are paying better dividens than any punt ever would have.

Keep enjoying it by making the right choice.

(there is a fable told by an american lecturer, called a jar of mayonaise and two beers you my friend are living proof it works for that a massive well done.)

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Hey SadG,

Much congrats on your happiness and new found life of being gamble free. Amazing how we can turn our lives around 360 degrees with one simple task in mind, NO BETS! Have a great weekend.

Chicagoguy

Nov 16th 2012. One of the most important dates in my life.

That day I sat at the pc having blown all my money again. I felt numb. At one of the lowest points in my 40 years of life. I came to terms with the fact I was an addicted gambler. Oh sure I probably had known it for some time but being in denial is a cruel trick of the mind. That day I knew my life had gone wrong in a bad way. I felt sick to the pit of my stomach. I was tearful, lost and emotionally broken. I had hit my rock bottom.

I knew about this site as I work in the gaming industry. It was time to put my faith in this site to see what it could do for me. I took the decision to be brutally honest with myself and the people here. I had nothing to lose. No-one on here knew me. I could say what I like. If I lied I was only cheating myself.

I wasn't aware of the power of this site. I am fully aware of the power of this site now. Tomorrow I am 6 months gamble free.

You people on here have not only guided me and inspired me to give up gambling but you have shown me ways to live my life better. The people who have benefited from this the most are naturally me and my family despite the fact they know nothing of this site. My wife still doesn't know I post here regularly. I have never told her. Never had the courage to let her see the losses I suffered last year. Of that I am ashamed but I still feel it's for the best right now till I clear my debts but my family have got their husband, son and father back.

I have done so much with them in the last 6 months that I have been free from the evil curse of gambling. It is a pleasure spending time with them. I spend my money on them not on gambling and for that I am reaping the rewards. I love my wife and kids dearly and without them knowing I denied them so many things over the years due to my addiction to gamble.

Life is sooooo much better. Tomorrow I won't be celebrating. Just a pat on the back for seeing it through to 6 months gamble free. No party, No drinking sessison. Just another day. Will hit the gym then go to work. My workmates will be totally unaware of my happiness tomorrow. They don't need to know.

To the people of this site. Too many to mention but you know who you are. You are truly amazing. You gave me back my life and supported me unreservedly and without judgement. It was exactly what I needed and I thank you all.

I do reserve a special mention for DarkPlace, My mentor, my guide and my inspiration. We met on here 4 days after I started using the site. We are both still gamble free and I take this opportunity to thank him for being there for me from the start. A journey on your own is fun and a memory. A journey shared with others can form a bond of friendship and I believe friendships are important in life.

Good luck everyone with your efforts to remain gamble free. The last 6 months have been an eye opener for me. I am learning about myself. Only wish it had been sooner but better late than never. I am a better person. I'm winning because I don't gamble.

G

Hey SadG,

Much congratulations to your dedication and determination to stop gambling! Your post is awesome, treat yourself and family to something special you deserve it.

Chicagoguy

Hi G

Great to hear from you, firstly i feel humbled by your kind words about me and how i have part helped you to this great place you are now. Yes it is certainly serendipity that we met, because i mirror all of those words about you. I could not have done this on my own, i realise that now and i tried and failed so many times before. I thank you my friend for helping give me, my life back. I am in a better place and wish to stay here.

I had a note in my diary for your 6 month achievment tomorrow, it really is fantatstic and i of course am just behind you. This journey we have taken together has taught me a lot about myself and my failings in life. It's kind a hard to realise and finally accept that gambling has been undeniably the reason for my self destruction in life. I had everything going for me but it has taken almost everything away. I am so lucky to have found this site and more importantly you and the bear who showed me the light. I am a better man for it, now my favourite words i can begin to believe i might just live up to someday, here they are

Success in life

He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.

Who has gained the respect of intelligent men & the love of little children.

Who has filled his niche & accomplished his task.

Who has left the world better than he found it.

Whether by an improved garden, a perfect poem, or rescuing a lost soul

Who has never lacked appreciation of earths beauties, nor failed to express it.

Who has always looked for the best in others & given the best he had.

Whose life is an inspiration

Whose memory a benediction.

G my friend...

6-months gamble-free - a cracking achievement and one of which you should be immensely proud. And thanks again for sharing your thoughts on my diary yesterday; many people post simple 'good lucks' or 'keep going' but your entries are always careful, considered and insightful.

In a way, your situation is slightly different to mine. In the past 6 months, you have quickly reached a better place - mentally, socially, and with regards to your family. It is clear the damage gambling had done to your life, and you are 100% better off without it. For me, progress has been slower, and I have struggled to resolve other aspects of my life - but I share your drive and determination to NEVER let gambling back into my life.

Your story is already an inspirational one. Again, I say well done on reaching 6 months, and I look forward to pressing on in this journey together.

Cheers

D123

Mr. G.

My friend you came to the forum with your own jigsaw puzzle in pieces, through addiction you couldn't piece it together. Like so many of us you had lost the big picture, you could only see it a piece at a time.

Through your effort fella you took each piece and put them in place, i can see the body of it today, you rebuilt the core, theres the edges to finish, life is about adding them today.

Through making a choice each day you won't break the picture up again and gift yourself the right to add another piece.

Its been an Honour to share your journey, something i look forward to continuing.

One day at a time

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Big, big congratulations on reaching this important milestone and turning your life around.

Steve

Well G, 6 months over now and its on to your next milestone, 1 year ! it really as a tremendous achievment reaching 6 months, really really pleased for you and your family. Keep going my friend, soon i will reach 6 moths also ! Dark Place

I'll be there DP.

3 1/2 years to go be debt free. Hopefully sooner if I can keep the finances in check and stop enjoying all the extra money I have from not gambling. At least I'm spending it on my family and having a good time. Should probably rein it in a bit.

Thanks for the nice messages about my 6 month milestone. Saw one of my mates yesterday. One of only 2 people who know that I post on here and know why. Told him I was 6 months gamble free. He was really made up for me and said just carry on. I said no problem.

Easy to say no problem but I found myself knowing it to be true. The urges are non-existent and I really have turned my back on the gambling world. It took so much from me that I have nothing but contempt for it now. Duncs the jigsaw is far from complete but at least I can see all the pieces on the table. Just a matter of giving it the time to complete it.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

G

Hey SadG,

Much congrats on your milestone of 6 months in abstinence! Have a great weekend.

Chicagoguy

Congrats G really pleased for you, you are a true inspiration!

Keep up the good work

Luke