This is it

Thanx Pinklady much appreciated i hope you are doing well, this was the first time i wanted to actually make those changes and it almost a year since i started usually at this stage i would start slipping as i use to attend Ga however since using the chatrooms and being honest i feel like ive changed for the better 

@tazman 👌💪🤞🙏🙏

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Day 343 i had a very lucky escape today i met someone after many years had a little chat with him, i had no intention of gambling at that time we good chatting so i walked him up to his car which was parked right outside a bookie i use to go to has he went on his merry way i had a little glanse at the bookie then suddenly a thought appeared in my head i know i have done mosses why dont i test it out to see if it really works at that moment i was practically right infront of the door then suddenly i remembered gamcare has i checked this site in the morning and this is dangerous at the moment i felt something was trying to pull me in and my heart began to race this was a true test as their was a good probability had i walked inside their a huge posibility i would have relapsed which has happened many time in past this was a reality check no matter how much time i am clean their always the posibility so im going to celebrate this victory as positive outcome and thank gamecare for this opportunity

Day 345 i'm proud to say am still gamble free im going to treat myself too a kebab i feel so greatful to remain gamble free as i missed a bullet keep pushing on folks no matter what situation u are in with time things will improve it true we shouldnt worry about the past nor the future focus on today

@tazman Well done Taz and I hope you enjoyed your kebab- thoroughly deserved!👏👏👏.

Take care.

Pink Lady 🩷🍎.

Day 357 getting closer towards the year mark, i feel the difference this time around i have taken more seriously then my previous relapseses coming on here daily and being aware of the dangers of gambling the temptation has reduced, however i am fully aware i can be easily mislead, so i need to keep my best interests at heart i have a friends birthday coming up in a few weeks i have already made arrangements to go out for a meal then come straight back home his mate will be going around town and for me it better not to be in an environment, my friend is fine with my decision, even though it a small risk it still a risk for me

Takes a strong person to say they won’t do something to protect themselves like that. Easy choice though if it could send you back to the old ways. Extend a life of debt and misery, or miss a night on the town. No brainer. 

Huge congrats on the almost year. That’s great motivation for anyone just starting out on this road. The positive stories on here are massive for everyone, at every stage of the recovery journey. 

Stay strong 💪 

Thanx mate very much appreciated its a learning curve u have to do what best even if its a very small chance a relapse could occur u have to make those sacrfices i have to take some responsibility for my actions in the past i would have blamed the place for having them im fully aware i cannot rely on my friend to watcg over me and his friends have the odd flutter all it takes is 1 bet so i understand this if their some scarfices i have to make on my end then thats fine with me i wouldnt expect his mates to understand so thats perfectly fine 

Its day 365 i have had good days and bad days and within short period of time i can say life is better without gambling not only financial aspect also heath and generally everything else to go with it, now i need to start working on saving, i will have to find other things to do otherwise i will not be able to maintain this lifestyle for long i actually found i enjoy alot of things i dont know if it a good thing or generally have an addictive personality so this is my new challenge now to keep the gamble free going and cutting down on shopping lol

@tazman Good evening

That is an amazing milestone . Well done for all that you have achieved . You are focused and aware of your triggers and vulnerability. You are having a much better life and sustaining that.

This encourages the community that it is all possible. Its not easy but anything worthwhile never is 

Have a wonderful evening

Patsy 

Online peer Supporter

@tazman Congratulations Taz. This is fantastic and I know you have worked so hard.  A whole year g.f!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.  Please treat yourself to something lovely.

Continue to stay safe and abstain as you have been doing.

Best wishes going into your second g.f year.

Pink Lady🩷🍎.

Thanx guys much appreciated for the support am getting on here, its the only way forward keep pushing guys👍

What an achievement. You should be super proud. If I make it to 1 year, I’ll be debt free and happy. I say if, I mean when! Love seeing guys like you give advice in the chat rooms and on here. It’s an inspiration to those just starting on this journey, but also to those who are on it. 

Keep up the great work.

Stay as strong as you are, smashing it mate 💪