This evening held some really weight for me. I'm nearly 4years clean of gambling.
I'm 4years into a dmp and I should be debt free by my 40th birthday.
Its my wife's birthday today. I got a nice pay rise from work last month and a bonus. And instead I felt proud that I coukd book a meal out a d offer to pay and book a nice romantic evening away with my wife. Not worrying the bonus money and pay rise would need to be spent on debt payments and would be lost gambling.
I didn't feel guilty paying for tea for my family and the look on my wife's face when I told her about her gift was a high I don't think I ever achieved gambling.
Step change and counselling from Gam care got me here. I'm a better person for not gambling. It's been difficult at some points but it's achievable.
Dear @stesteb,
It's really good to hear about your progress and how well you are doing. You have achieved a lot and congratulations on reaching nearly 4 years gamble free.
To be able to use money that once was spent gambling on nice things for you and your family must feel great.
Please do continue using the forum and sharing your journey,
Best wishes,
Sophie C
Forum Admin
Hi, well done. Your post is how I am now. Although not as far as you, coming up to 3 years, it's great to be able to spend on good things without worrying and see the enjoyment we get from it. I am also on a DMP with Stepchange who have been amazing and I had some great counselling from Gamcare at the start to help me on my way.
As you say, there have been some very bad times on the road but life is so much better.
All the best
Dear @stesteb,
It's really good to hear about your progress and how well you are doing. You have achieved a lot and congratulations on reaching nearly 4 years gamble free.
To be able to use money that once was spent gambling on nice things for you and your family must feel great.
Please do continue using the forum and sharing your journey,
Best wishes,
Sophie C
Forum Admin
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