I am a compulsive gambler
Admitting that I am a CG – was very hard for me
My life was a mess – but I couldn’t live gamble free
At first there was despair and no hope – until I went to GA
Connecting with other CG’s felt right – in a very special way
One day at time programme – it sounded too good to be true
Meetings helped a little – with cravings I had to get through
Putting barriers in place – the simplicity of which I never got
Unfortunately I wasn’t able to give up – and I felt like a clot
Learning how to cope and letting go – was so difficult for me
Slipping back into action – was stupid and not meant to be
Itried in my life to be honest, open and willing to change
Varying my day without gambling – for me was hard and strange
Emotional, physical and financial stress – wasn’t at all right
Gradually taking my recovery JFT – there was less of a fight
Accepting that gambling had got me beat – I embraced GA
My attitude changed – I felt I had more control each day
Being in GA, helped me to make new friends and gain support
Learning from others and my mistakes – my urges I fought
Eventually I began to be responsible for actions – I made a new life
Recovery for me ‘A Compulsive Gambler’ now causes less strife
Michelle (2012)
