The last straw,, The 2nd Jan 2015, £1500 gone in 30 minutes, followed by my wife gone, house almost gone, life at an all time low.
Years of gambling, Lies, Hurt, has to come to an end
Lets look forward
13 Days into my recovery. Its going to be a long road. but things can only get better surely
Sorry to read that Barry.
It sometimes takes rock bottom to turn the corner.
Well done for starting a diary.
Read all you can; put up all the blocks you can; you can do this and turn your life around.
The misery that gambling has brought you is in the past,13 days is great effort.
Keep remembering you can't win cos you can't stop.
Keep posting,all the best trigger.
2 weeks today, I can do this
Yeah you can - ODAAT
Well done Barry. Keep busy. It will get easier. I heard once tbat if you go 30 days without it gets easier.
Thanks NT and Hollie, 17 Days free now. Had a great day today, My wife has moved out over a week now but she let me take her out for Lunch as it was her Birthday, She has not moved back but it went well, here's hoping, If i gamble again there will be no hope, I need to do this for Myself and Her
Day 19, Its going well
Didnt realise there are so many Gambling adverts on the tv.
They dont make it easy, but it actually makes me sick watching them
Day 21 , Going well
Two more days gone, tomorrow will be Day 24, Its a lonely recovery, I have let so many down
Another day gone. 25 days free, its hard but i am sure its for the better
Well done Barry, I'm on 25 days too. It is a lonely old business but I'm sure you'll re-gain the trust of those you love. Personally I'm over the moon although it's payday tomorrow which will be my biggest test so far. I simply can't afford to slip up though and I won't slip up. It's great not having those feelings of guilt and remorse in the mornings. I feel less 'grubby' with every day that passes if it makes sense! Walking shoulder to shoulder with you Barry, keep up the good work.
Rachel
Thanks Rachel, that means alot, keep in touch and good luck.
29 Days , Going well
Thats another 10 Days gone. Day 39 free from gambling. NEW record ! Its a lonely recovery, wife is not coming back ,house going on the market, for all the young ones on this forum , take it from me its not worth it.
Brilliant work on 39 days mate 🙂 I had my fingers crossed about your wife especially after the birthday lunch so v sad about that but so glad to hear you are sticking with your recovery! There are a lot of people on here rooting for you even though they may not be posting!
Keep strong - ODAAT
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