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greater is he Mood
Monday, February 2, 2009 | An Educational story
all my life i have been told that what i do today will determine my tomorrow. my daddy was a strict man. he never let us go  hungry, but he loved to whip ass. and while he was whipping ass, he would tell you wisdom at the same time. well all those ass whipping, and all that wisdom was not enough to stop me from getting hooked on horse race gambling. man i love it with a passion. from the first bet that i won by the way, till even today my heart race when i see the kentucky derby commercial come on. but as of 1-1-09, i have quit gambling. it has been very hard. i think it is now or never for me, and that is how i am taking it. this love has cheated on me, taken  my hard earned money, and on top on that, she ain't coming back to me to say here is your money back. this my new family is war for me. i must not let her back into my life, i must resist this devil  until she flees for good. this i must do because my life depends on it. pray for me my new family, and i will pray for you as well. together  we will prevail, because there are strength in numbers. i pray everyday to god for mercy, because i know that he is greater than this gambling problem.
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  1. jcwang

    as you as you know this horse racing is becoming an addcition and start affecting your life in every many shapes of your life, You can STOP it NOW. the broil crawfish season almost ready to start and then comes mardi gras... it's time to enjoy life without having the winning burden of gambling. Louisiana is a wonderful place to live and I am planning to move to next year, but before i come i need to QUIT GAMBLING.


    jcwang

  2. Auzgurl

    Dear friend, Welcome to DA - I'm Suzi a compulsive gambler in recovery. I haven't placed a bet for 9 months. You did a brave thing today - admitted your problem and sought out support. I have found this place to be a place of encouragement and help for the person who is committed to stopping gambling.
    Welcome. Hugs Suzi


    Auzgurl

  3. brigrob

    Hello, and welcome... way to go on no gambling since 1/1...this is a great tool to use to help in recovery. I have found much support and good advice. I am wishing you all the best...keep the positive thoughts going....come back often..
    hugs, Brigette


    brigrob

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