Lisa, my first inclination was to put a big DON'T GO...but I will soften it to....I don't think that would be the best thing for you, lol. Just this last Sunday I was invited to a dear friend's Birthday party at the casino buffet. She is fragile. She is in a wheel chair, and has a trach. We have been good friends for many, many years. I really vacillated -should I go, or not? I want to see her, I love her and care about her. I have almost 8 months. Surely I could go in there, have breakfast and leave..Right?
I decided not to go. Because first of all, I can see her any time I want, if I am truthful with myself. I think I am strong enough, but what if I'm wrong -The greatest trick the devil ever played, was making us think he doesn't exist! (This Devil is metaphoric only)
You would be on a mission, so that is a slightly different story, but, honestly Lisa, I don't think the casino cares. If you step foot in a casino that you have self banned from -they can arrest you on the spot. Why chance it? I know you are trying to help someone else, and that is beyond commendable. But, you need to take care of yourself first. Love you, Girl. ~E

Thank Estel! I was thinking the same thing. I think if I went with them, then there it would be all over again, with all those feelings that would start to open up inside of me once again. Love you too girl!
Love
Lisa

Hey Lisa!
First and foremost, even though I'm still new in GA, there's one thing we say each week- that GA is based upon attraction and not self-promotion. I would urge your group to seek advice from your Inter-group advisory panel or from ISO before advertising for new members. Second, I the little devil on our shoulders can be pretty strong, so I would agree with atticus on this one. I would take a pass this time because IMO only, it may be too soon. I actually struggled with that advice a little because of the "lady that runs" your group being with you, but I frankly don't know where she may be in her recovery and how that may or may not affect both of you- it's always easier to fall back into a bad habit with company, in other words... Nevertheless, I think you're doing a great job and I would probably wait a bit more before seeing the bright lights, etc.
I coincidentally have a conundrum of my own at the end of next month... both looking forward and terrified at the same time...

I like the fact that the inside of my favorite casino is a distant memory. I don't want to see the inside of that place every again. Can y'all find a non-gambling support person that could go with this person to self-ban. That would be helpful and taking care of yourself at the same time.

Thanks for your advice. I've decided to pass on this. I will tell her that its too soon to even think about going back to the casinos, even if its just to help a friend. I don't ever want to go near that hell again, that's for sure!
Love you all
Lisa

Hi lisa. I would say you made the correct choice in this situation. i commend you on that! Why take any chance of temptation? I have not even drove downtown where my favorite(or should i say least favorite) hellhole was in almost 2 months. The thought of even seeing that place still makes my stomach turn. have a great day lisa! love ya johnny

Another item, which I had forgotten. In my state you can sign out at state offices and don't have to go to a casino or other betting parlor. If this is the case for you, too, I'd say absolutely go for support and try and pass that on to other people in your area. If not, perhaps it ought to be because of exactly why we're talking about it.
Jay