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Hello billy

Thank you for sharing this.

I see from your previous post that your break up with your fiancé was very recent – this sounds so painful and upsetting.

I can hear how much courage it took to tell people about your gambling – especially as you were feeling so unheard. You’re right – it is really important to concentrate on your recovery and what you need at the moment.

It's good to hear you're starting to forgive yourself. Being able to find some self-compassion is going to help with your recovery. This might seem difficult at the moment but it can eventually create a sense of taking control back.

If you’re ever feeling isolated with all this, please know that you’re not alone and we’re here to support you. If you would like further support, our Helpline (0808 8020 133) and our 1:1 Livechat are both open 24 hours every day.

Wishing you well and hope to hear more updates from you on here as your journey progresses.

Ellen

Forum Admin

It is and it’s very hard I’m currently looking olfor a new place to live which I completely understand on her behalf. im still really hurting from the break-up but im repairing slowly each day gets easier and we slowly starting to become good friends again which is what we both need. 

since i released this in myself im starting to feel good because im not hiding it from people and more people have come too help me more than push me away so that has really surprised me and it makes me feel good know I have more helpnthan I thought. 

im still having moments where I think to myself you don’t deserve the compassion yet but then im reminded that everyone deserves to love themselves. 

I have my 1:1 support person ringing me at 1 today so im looking forward to that and then after that I have my money advice on the 15 can’t wait for that either. 
indont know where i would be if I didn’t have the opportunity to talk on here as this has helped me gamban has been my biggest saver so far and my journey is only just beginning 

I am going to succeed and beat this as my moto says to dare is to do 

Hello Billy

The recovery room helps you open up more, reduce your fears increse your trust issues and increase emotional intimacy.

It was a very lonely life being an addict.

I was not bad stupid dumb or evil.

I was just emotionally vulnerable.

In time I would understand and learn how to heal my pains.

In time I would understand and learn how to reduce my fears.

In time I would understand and learn how to reduce my unreasonable expectations of people life and situations.

As I got more patient and tolerant with my self I could get more patient and tolerant with others.

It is very unhealthy being anaddict.

Love peace and healing to every one.

Dave L

AKA Dave of Beckenham