DAY 1 This is the beginning of …
DAY 1 This is the beginning of what I hope will be the next best part of my life. I struggle with an addictive …
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riedj 
8:15pm, December 14, 2008
What a happy day! My husband just told me he was glad to have me back and he enjoyed working with me again! (We have a business at home) Recovery is beautiful. When I first started this recovery (this time) I was so frustrated as I felt like it would take me forever to get back to months and days. God is teaching me though, to enjoy each day and enjoy being back to a normal state without gambling or alcohol. It was a great weekend without having both of those evils around. Don't get me wrong, I know the devil and my addictions will try and get me back. I am strong though and through the Grace of God and prayer I will prevail. Looking forward to GA tonight as I feel as if I have found somewhere I belong and people who understand me and my addiction. AA has been good too I just feel they are just pressuring me to get a sponsor. I understand the importance of having a sponsor but I also want a sponsor who I feel connected to and can relate with. I will keep working the steps but I wish they would chill out a little! I know it is all with a good, loving heart though. I hate looking at my checkbook and seeing the 2 k I lost during my last week of gambling but I have to keep working for today not looking back and be thankful for another day in my new life. Jesus take the wheel..... This leads me to something I was given at my first GA last week. I wish there was a way for me to upload it so I didn't have to tyoe it again but here it is. If anyone would like me to email it just drop me a line and I would be happy to! I am actually going to post it in another journal entry in a few minutes!
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Happy to hear you are finding help and support :)
Don't be preasured in finding a sponsor. It is very important that you trust, feel compfortable and connect with who ever you choose. Take your time.
One day at a Time :)
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Kimber
Kimbers
I agree, don't get rushed. I'm sure it 's like you said , with a loving heart. But you must feel comfortable and I would let them know this. Welcome, and I love that song "Jesus take the wheel"
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Tessa
TKay
Welcome to Daily Strength. You sound strong an determined, my husband said the same thing, that he felt like the old me was back. Stay strong.
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Judy
jude48
Dear Friend, welcome to our little home away from home. I know here like in GA you will find support, help and strength and most of all understanding. CGs helping CGs. I really believe this works and have found it wonderful to have the connection in my recovery. I'm Suzi and you are most welcome to read my journal. It reads like many here - addicted to gambling but thankfully through the Grace of God 6 months free of my addiction.
Now I too am attending GA and have found the connection and friendship I receive there invaluable - it also reminds me of the evils of my addiction and gives me hope for long lasting recovery. Wishing you well in you journey.
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Auzgurl
Hi Jamie, I hope your second GA turned out productive and helpful for you. Your husband sounds like a great guy. You're lucky to have the support. Take your time on that sponsor, find a good fit for you, but remember when you decide, you're not stuck with that person...take care...
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brigette
brigrob
welcome and it will al come together odaat. fr today we will not gamble. this is our favorite saying here. take care and stay strong hugs t
monkey2me
Thanks for all of your support! It means so very much!
riedj