Gambling Addiction & Recovery Support Group
Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as few people described by the term experience true compulsions in the clinical sense of the word. Problem gambling often is defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others rather...
This event occurred on day 1 and watching my boy culminate from kindergarten to 1st grade was a surreal moment. It was a time of reflection and realization that life is passing me by. The time is now to stop gambling, finish school ( still doing undergrad ) and make the most of my life...
I hope your motivation to quit continues. Dont give up, and remember the cause.
I was never blessed with children of my own, but I have tried to imagine the depth and richness of a parent's love for their child (children). I have been (and am) blessed to be on the receiving end of my parent's adoration, and that my friend , was and is a magnificently beautiful feeling.
So, I'm sitting here and imagining you , Lastbet, - and I'm welling up with tears internalizing the emotions you must have felt watching your
little man graduate! Take it all in, savor the moment, and stay focused on why you are here. There will be hundreds more priceless memories , just like that, in store for you and your beautiful family if you believe-and I do (believe) in you.
Be well, be strong-your family, especially that little guy, and you deserve your undivided attention!
Prayers of strength and hope coming your way-Tagg20