Leapyear22
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- Today, I find myself, grateful. I know that I try to stay grateful, and I try to remember that each day, but today I feel especially grateful.I ran around this weekend, making dinner for family and friends, watching the game on Sunday, and although...
- I am seeing a trend, in the postings. I am right there, I have some time GF, and each day is getting a bit better. But, I too have had urges lately, I haven't acted on them, and I immediately shake my head, kind of like a puppy after a bath, I...
- Does anyone have a recommendation for a good book, regarding compulsive gambling? I have seen some, but nothing that has really grabbed my attention. Any advise would be appreciated.Thanks, stay GF my warriors.Terri.
- I read the posts, regularly. I don't always post, or reply, unless something jumps out at me, and I feel compelled to do so. The one common thread I have noticed is a post from someone who is in trouble, and needs our help. And then, they are...
- Have I had an urge to go and gamble? No, I can honestly say I haven't. Have I had a "reason" to go and gamble? HELL YES. Any reason was a reason for me, while I was in my active addiction. Lately, lots of family drama has surrounded me. I am...
- Warrior, warrior, warrior.... my work has me in "can do" "get it done mode." My heart has me in, "humble mode." I am so humbled by where I come from, and where I have been. I am so thankful for recovery, and the people who have loved me, and...
- I was thinking, as I was reading my morning, daily strength posts, when I finally got it, and it clicked for me, that I can't gamble, ever again, I was able to realize, it was okay. Okay, my brain is thinking strange right now, but, I will try to...
- 3 day weekend is fast approaching for me, and already here for others. Boy, do I remember those long weekends, and where I would be. Now, I am working so much, I hardly have time to breath. This weekend, I am taking time off to enjoy my new found...
- I felt compelled to write. Kind of like when I go into a GA meeting, and I have no intentions of sharing, but someone shares something that "triggers me" and I end up sharing. When I read the posts here, the one commong word I have been reading is...
- FRIDAY... but, as a real estate broker, my Friday isn't always a "Friday." I'm working a bit this weekend, nothing major. I was reflecting on the time I would spend in the card room when I was still active in my addiction. I recall having to...
- So, no matter how long its been since my last bet, I still get the calls from family members freaking out if they can't reach me. This weekend, I had a BBQ, house full of people, great time, watched the Chargers play and just had fun. Everyone...
- I'm sitting here looking at my computer screen, reading the most recent posts. And I am reflecting on the first time I came to this site. So many of the people that were my friends, are now either gone, or just not on the site anymore. It makes...
- Regret. Do I have any? Yes, at times I do. Someone said to me last night, "I'm so proud of you Terri, for not running out and gambling." It struck me, as the conversation had not even come up, it was a random comment.But, at the same time, I...
- In recovery, I have learned to react to things differently. I catch myself, reverting back to "old" behavior sometimes, but not often, and when I catch myself, I change my behavior, quickly. Old behavior, reactions to good or bad things, were a...
- I try to read posts, every day, sometimes, I can't, and then I have to play catch up. I have not placed a bet in awhile. More importantly, I have not placed a bet, TODAY. It appears that the majority of the posts are just like me, meaning, the...