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serenityseeker 
9:52am, October 12, 2009
Lots of spouses of CG's posting last couple of days.
It is hard to read their stuff at times...to know that I made someone else feel like they do.
Though I don't like it much, it also helps to keep me reminded of where my gambling takes me. For myself, if I don't continously replay the misery I create for myself over and over...I so easily forget the pain. Then when urges come I have a hard time fighting...when I continually remind myself how far down the road I have gone..it helps me stay on track.
It is so important I don't forget because if I do, I get so cocky...thinking I can handle everything...
Maybe in time, I will be able to put the pain in the past, but for now, need to keep it in the forefront of my mind.
GF again today...no urges...focusing on the solutions rather than the problems.
Have had a lot of excellent help along the way...lots from my DS friends as well.
Bless you all
Mary
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keep up good work
tkengle
Mary ,, Good way of looking at the other side.
I was browsing the site ''DS and was looking if they had any groups for Family and Friends of Gamblers and they don't . It would be good to 'get one started.. And I know some ladies who are strong in their 'resolve to 'get a new life,, live better in the life they are in 'support others in same boat..
I wish I had a gamanon book ; but all I got our 'Alanon 'books. All I know with the amount of 'spouses 'looking for support , I think 'they ''could start a group here ,,and it sure would grow.......maybe faster than 'cg groups. lol
Darn denial ''eh of cgs like me. when in Action Mode.
'This site is strong in helping any group get started.
You Be well....love yah.. 'amen to 'Connections..
gams5
I have also found it motivating in the past to replay the "pain" to keep me on track! Remembering the shame, fear, remorse, guilt, etc etc etc can help keep a person from walking down that path again!
WTG on being gamble-free....and having no urges is just a blessing!
Hugs, Dianne
DianneE