"TALES FROM THE OTHER SIDE"

Thanks Jackie

Its encouraging to get a supportive post from someone who has seen as much as you have on this journey. Your situation is a great incentive for us all to see that things can change for the better and stay changed.

Best wishes

Eyes X

Hi Jac(and Jim)

Thanks for your post in my diary.

My main meeting is on a Sunday night while Keith's is on a Tuesday night.

Bristol is on a Tuesday night too.

If you two do come down South(or should I say up or along a bit, lol), you know that there will always be a hot dinner and/or breakfast and a bed here for you. If you decide to make our humble abode your base, it will take you 2 hrs to get to Keith's meeting from here as will it to Bristol.

I believe Jim has my home e-mail. If you like I can e-mail you my contact phone numbers if I haven't done so already.

I am glad God has put you both on my life's path. Makes walking it alot easier and more fun.

Thank you both

God Bless

Charly/Sabine xx

Just a quick entry to say that i have read most of your diary now,and i think you understand us better than we do ourselves at times....,wont go into chapter and verse on that Jac,i'm sure you will guess what i am referring to.So thanks for your input on this forum,and keep posting.

Hi Jac

Thanks for your post on my diary its much appreciated. You have come a long way in your recovery and im sure you are an inspiration to so many on this forum including myself.You seem to understand this gambling addiction better than anyone and have learnt how to control.I enjoy reading your posts and hope i can learn from your experience Thanks Jeff.

Hi Jac, Thank you so much for your post in my diary. Its great when you can relate to people and realise you're not the only one having thoughts about world class systems! Its like u were reading my mind in waht you said in your post. I had such a desire to show everyone that I can do it. I have to get out of that dream world! Havn't had a chance to read through your diary yet but will make it my business over the next week.

thanks for the post...just had a small look at your dairy...cant wait to read it in the next day or 2...it is a grat help to see it from the other side also...

wishing you both the best

Micheal

There's always been a very caring warmth to your posts. I had to take the time to read more of your journal to get to know more of your story. I just wanted to say that I'm impressed how strong you are and I'm happy you are here to share your story with us Jackie.

Matt

Afternoon Jac,

Thought I was having a surreal convo in chat but Mike says it's true...about the elephants. What an absolutely fantastic job your hubbie has...

Jas x

Hi Jac! I am so glad to see that you are still here and sharing your wisdom, support and friendship with others here. I loved your last post, and it is a great reminder of all that our selfishness as gamblers cost others when we were not thinking of anyone but ourselves. I am grateful for your perspectives, even when they may sometimes sting a bit, because it is a good reminder of why I can never, ever go back!

Love,

Anna

Hi Jackie,

Firstly I would like to say a big thank you for your posts on this forum, trust me they are so beneficial to so many people, as what you say hits the nail on the head and in my case re-inforces what I am know beginning to learn about this addicttion. I have copied and pasted alot of your posts onto my diary as I believe reading this over and over will remind me of the truth behind this addicttion..so many thanks for your help and words of support on my diary..I am hoping to show my wife your post as I think this will explain to her better than I can the nature of this problem and why I have done what I have done..all the best for you and Gull..love harry

Jac,

I must admit I haven't read all of the content of your diaries - let's face it, I would need at least 2 hours... 🙂

But I get the gist of it. You're married to a cg who has put you through the mill over the years, and it looks like you have experienced first hand all of the worst things that this habit makes a person. I have put my wife through the mill too over the years, and I am living with the fact that there is very little trust (which I have brought upon myself) in my relationship. I also know that from day to day things will be pretty much OK but it takes very little to spark an argument or some kind of recrimination - basically all arguments culminate at the base level which is always gambling and lies. Doesn't matter what the argument started out being, it always seems to arrive there!

I am now 7 months clean (near enough) but I know I can't relax and think I'm OK - this recovery will be forever. I know that if I keep demonstrating my willingness to do something (either through this forum or GA) I will keep on the right road and things will get beter every day.

I hope that your husband keeps on his road of recovery - I am sure he is thankful every day that you have stuck by him, even though he probably doesn't deserve it - I know I am.

Thanks - Matt

Jac....your words so much to me.

Love from Jas xx

Hi Jac--take me to Cuba-sorry for one minute then I thought I was back on the aeroplane.

Just read your post on Michael's diary and would like to say how good I thought it was. Sound advice from a sound person which I hope he acts on sooner rather than later.

All the best

Stumper

Thanks Jac

I know you are right.

Today i am somewhat closer to telling her.I have stopped gambling abt a month now,i wasnt sure if that was possable i had never wanted to or tried before.I know now that i must to whatever it takes to stop gambling.

And as stumper says sooner rather than later...i dont know that answer yet...im closer...i cant say much more abt it...both are hurting me...maybe that is progress..

Thanks

Micheal42

Hi Jac

Just read your post on Muppets diary.

WOW you should be getting paid for this.That was one excellent post.I hope Muppets husband reads it.All the best Jac. Jeff.