DAY 11

I am so happy to have made it through to Day 11.  I have to say that I had strong urges on Saturday despite being very busy helping my sister with her stepson's graduation party.  I had money for a gift and decorations for the party and I most importantly I had some time.  DANGEROUS combination!!  I knew I could have ran to the casino for a few hours to gamble.  But I fought the urges.  I actually did the right thing.  I bought my gifts and I went to the stores I actually said I would go to.  I didn't lie to my sister or myself.  Such an easy task but to a gambler very very difficult.  I think time and money for a gambler is like alcohol to an alcoholic.  If we have it we will use it.   I am really trying to get through these first few weeks because they are the hardest.  I am keeping busy with work, family and friends.  The busier I am the less time I have to think about gambling.  I know it took a year to get into the situation and will probably take just as long to establish a strong recovery foundation.  But at least today I am GF and hope everyone has a GF day too!!!  xoxoxo Chargergirl