Have only just read this Peg. Thank you for sharing those thoughts with us. I'm sure you found it theraputic writing those words.I think it helps all of us to relive the misery that we once suffered due to gambling,and on the (rarer now)occasions that I am tempted to relapse, I always take myself back to the darkest moments.
Love,
James.
My god peg just been reading your diary soo honest and open . made me close to tears . Thank you so much for sharing . Im 40 years old and i have no kids lastyear my girfriend at the time got pregnant. I loved her and i was act very happy after the shock at first . She was from Belfast i live in Southampton so was a long distance relationship . To cut a long story short we lost the baby after 9 weeks when i was with her in Belfast on the last day i was over there i had to go to the airport straight after her leaving the hospital i was a broken man just numb and i did gamble a few days after that after that . It still hurts now to be honest .So to read what you went through is inspiring sending you lots of love and hope you have a good Christmas and you continue growing as a person keep in there you will make it i know you will pete xxxx
HI Peg
just popped into to day have a wonderful and magical christmas, your journey is insperational to all of us here, look up into teh sky tonight and find your star, may all your dreams come true - you deserve it xx
All my Love
Lucy
xxx
Hi Peg. Just wanted to wish you and your family a blessed and Merry Christmas. May your holiday be filled with peace and joy!
Love, Anna
Hello Peg,
I do hope you and your family have had a good time together. Haven't caught up with you for a while but wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts.
All the best Peg
Jackie x
Just wanted to wish you a happy and gambling free new year.
Stay strong
Jim (last bet 22/04/06)
Hi Peg!
I just want to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you again for sharing so much of your journey with us in such a moving way.
In my darkest days you were a source of great support and inspiration and truly kept me going.
Things are relatively calm in my life at the moment as my son comes to terms with what has happened in his life and where it has led him. He is processing it, embracing it and working through it. He knows he has a problem and he needs help to sort it out, but he's doing a lot of the work himself - its great.
Thanks for being so brave and strong.
Love Lydia xxx
((((friends))))
My holidays are going beautifully... and today...closing out the year.
2007 - This may be the year that I've experienced the most growth...ever.
I've said before...that 'recovery' isn't about not gambling to me...it's about living.
I haven't done that the way most 'normal' people do.
I am finally growing up.
It is time.
This is my life...I only get one shot at it (I think)...
I plan to give it my all.
My mom taught me that I could do anything...BE anything...and...for years...I've been thinking..yes, I could've...I just didn't CHOOSE something...so here I am.
But I'm discovering that...I didn't choose YET...well..I've made SOME choices...but I'M NOT DONE!!!
I am the designer of my life....I intend to make something grand of it.
I am worth it.
So are you.
I sooo appreciate all of you...and this site.
Happy New Year.
Love,
Peg
Peg,
Fantastic to read your diary, a real eye opener, so honest and insightful.
Congratulations on taking back control of your life and to much happiness in 2008.
hi peg
wishing you a happy new year and best wishes in 2008!!!
look forward to talking to you in the new year
love to you
jane xx
happy new year peg
love teh gumbo!
was in jackson square last night, it was just the best experience i can ever remember experiencing
thinking of you
love
carol
xx
Hi Peg
Made a few posts - small start eh, but a start.
Thank you
James
Hi Sweetie1
Wrote u a big post &bloodyfuckinlostit. Too weary 2 start again. just wanted to send u love.
kerrie
Harrp New Year Peg. hope you and your family had good Christmas.
love
W xoxoxox
HI Peg,
A very belated Happy New Year!
Haven't seen you for a while. I will get into SH soon so I can catch up with how everyone is doing. I have missed people. Have no excuse really. Hope you are well and staying strong.
Alice x
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