Hi all,
On 13th Feb this year I hit the 3 year mark of being GF. On this day that is 1149 days in total! I was just looking back at my first post from all that time ago and to be honest with you it really doesn't feel that long ago! When you begin your GF journey you read success stories and don't believe you will ever get to that point but trust me, you do and it happens faster than you know.
I read some of the replies I received and a lot of people said to take each day as it comes, don't gamble, be honest with your loved ones and eventually your life and everything within it will begin to take shape in the way you want it to. How true they were.
For me the most important thing was to get the relevant blocks in place and to be honest with your loved ones and friends down to every last single detail. No hiding, no lying. Gambling feeds off of this. It was also important to completely abstain from every form of gambling. My poison was roulette, but I stayed away from putting £2 on the lottery, from getting involved in the grand national sweepstake at work, poker nights at friends houses, betting on the brides mothers dress colour at the next wedding. I'd be lying if I said at this point in my journey I don't think about gambling. I went down the pub last night to play darts with some friends and next to us was a big flashing screen to play slots. Somewhere in your mind you still get that very tiny urge, but man it's so easy to say no.
I stand by this saying and will do for the rest of my life - "Every day you don't gamble you are winning". I really hope that someone reads this and gets some inspiration. So many of us have been in that dark place but I promise you, there is no better feeling than living a GF life.
All the best.
Dear @daves1988 ,
A massive well done on this achievement. Three years is brilliant and thank you for sharing it on the Forum today.
There are so many people that get in touch with us that are full of doubt they will ever beat this addiction but you're proof that it can be beaten with support and determination. I also hope others read your post and that it inspires them. I am sure it will.
You should be extremely proud of yourself.
Of course, we are always here for you and wishing all the very best for your happy, gamble free life.
Well done again.
Keely.
Forum Admin
Dear @daves1988 ,
A massive well done on this achievement. Three years is brilliant and thank you for sharing it on the Forum today.
There are so many people that get in touch with us that are full of doubt they will ever beat this addiction but you're proof that it can be beaten with support and determination. I also hope others read your post and that it inspires them. I am sure it will.
You should be extremely proud of yourself.
Of course, we are always here for you and wishing all the very best for your happy, gamble free life.
Well done again.
Keely.
Forum Admin
Dear @daves1988 ,
A massive well done on this achievement. Three years is brilliant and thank you for sharing it on the Forum today.
There are so many people that get in touch with us that are full of doubt they will ever beat this addiction but you're proof that it can be beaten with support and determination. I also hope others read your post and that it inspires them. I am sure it will.
You should be extremely proud of yourself.
Of course, we are always here for you and wishing all the very best for your happy, gamble free life.
Well done again.
Keely.
Forum Admin
So happy for you! what an achievement. Thanks for providing the inspiration and hope that we all need. Keep up the good work.
Dear @daves1988 ,
A massive well done on this achievement. Three years is brilliant and thank you for sharing it on the Forum today.
There are so many people that get in touch with us that are full of doubt they will ever beat this addiction but you're proof that it can be beaten with support and determination. I also hope others read your post and that it inspires them. I am sure it will.
You should be extremely proud of yourself.
Of course, we are always here for you and wishing all the very best for your happy, gamble free life.
Well done again.
Keely.
Forum Admin
Dear @daves1988 ,
A massive well done on this achievement. Three years is brilliant and thank you for sharing it on the Forum today.
There are so many people that get in touch with us that are full of doubt they will ever beat this addiction but you're proof that it can be beaten with support and determination. I also hope others read your post and that it inspires them. I am sure it will.
You should be extremely proud of yourself.
Of course, we are always here for you and wishing all the very best for your happy, gamble free life.
Well done again.
Keely.
Forum Admin
Brilliant Dave - Congratulations 🙂
Thanks all. Appreciate the kind words. @marco1 keep it up matey, you can do this! Before you know it you will be a month in and every day/month/year it gets easier.
Thanks all. Appreciate the kind words. @marco1 keep it up matey, you can do this! Before you know it you will be a month in and every day/month/year it gets easier.
Brilliant Dave - Congratulations ?
Brilliant Dave - Congratulations
Massive congratulations Dave! You should be so, so proud of yourself. My partner is 2yrs+ gamble free. How lovely is it to live a life without gambling. Absolutely agree with staying away from all forms of gambling, even from flipping a coin as to who loads the dishwasher! I’m so happy for you and your family and i’m sure you inspire those who are struggling and doubting if they can ever live a life without gambling.
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