Originally posted by bettie
… Once a week is enough …
Good morning Bettie,
Another milestone, a year on working on your recovery. It is a event that we can recognize, but only you can appreciate the true magnitude of this accomplishment; only you know what it takes for you to hold on to the fruits of your labor. Others can offer advice and support, and share in the steps that they have to take, steps that they need to continue with their recovery; in their desire to help others, they may even feel that their way is the only way.
When I was living in the control of compulsive gambling I did not have the strength or mental ability to say enough and go about a normal way of thinking and living. Recovery taught me that I could finally say enough and begin to make choices for myself. Gambling took control of my life and denied me the opportunity to be me; recovery allowed for me to take it back, but it can only guide me not control me — control is control.
However, honesty, openmindedness, and acceptance leads the way to recovery; be sure your "excuses" are factual, again something only you can do; others can only support you and challenge you.
God’s speed. Well done on "your" accomplishment. LarryThanks to my Higher Power, My 3G’s – God, GA, and GT, "Day Two Is Another Day Behind" and with the help from all , I will continue to remain gambling free.