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...
In recovery for 90 days today.
My mom wanted to celebrate today, and although I appreciate it, to me, day 1 was a reason to celebrate, and each day thereafter. Each day I don't place a bet, is a reason to be celebrated. Although I still have the urges, and the drama that comes with living life without gambling, each day is getting better for me.
I reflect on where I was this time last year, and where I am today, physically, of course I was sitting in a casino, any long weekend was my excuse to go, emotionally I was checked out, and financially, broken. Today, I am none of the above. Financially, I'm still cleaning up the wreckage of 10 years of gambling, but its so much better. All of my bills are paid, I have groceries in the house, and money left over. I may not be "financially rich", although I should be, I don't beat myself up for that anymore. I am humbled, and I walk with a purpose.
I smile more, I'm happier, and I don't live in fear. 90 days ago, that wasn't the case. There is work ahead, each day I wake up and decide not to place a bet, its work, but, its a sweet labor of love, a sweet labor of love, that I am giving to myself. That is my 90 day celebration.
Make it a good day my warriors.
Warrior = "a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage."
xoxoxoxo
My mom wanted to celebrate today, and although I appreciate it, to me, day 1 was a reason to celebrate, and each day thereafter. Each day I don't place a bet, is a reason to be celebrated. Although I still have the urges, and the drama that comes with living life without gambling, each day is getting better for me.
I reflect on where I was this time last year, and where I am today, physically, of course I was sitting in a casino, any long weekend was my excuse to go, emotionally I was checked out, and financially, broken. Today, I am none of the above. Financially, I'm still cleaning up the wreckage of 10 years of gambling, but its so much better. All of my bills are paid, I have groceries in the house, and money left over. I may not be "financially rich", although I should be, I don't beat myself up for that anymore. I am humbled, and I walk with a purpose.
I smile more, I'm happier, and I don't live in fear. 90 days ago, that wasn't the case. There is work ahead, each day I wake up and decide not to place a bet, its work, but, its a sweet labor of love, a sweet labor of love, that I am giving to myself. That is my 90 day celebration.
Make it a good day my warriors.
Warrior = "a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage."
xoxoxoxo
Keep up the marvelous work you've been doing and each day gets a little better and each day you will be richer- in the real way.
Awesome job,
Jay
You are one sweet warrior!
Your spirit is beyond words. Thank you for inspiring me, I know I am not the only one. You inspire all of us.
Your optimism is infectious.
We can do this :) on my 57th day.. can't wait for my 90th.
God bless you and more strength to our recovery.
Hugs & Love,
Charm
John
keep at 'em. we are enjoying watching you grow and go!