[si]

hi everyone.

I have been amazingly accepted into GM again (first time in Beckenham in 2012) having badly relapsed

Have been told a few weeks , 10 days ago but no official entry date as yet which I’m finding tremendously frustrating as you can imagine but I guess this is part of the healing process

The main things that have triggered me I guess are the death of my Mum in 2013, not being allowed to live with my 10 and 13 year old kids fulltime and meeting my Dad for the first time ever at 46 years old last year

I have since lost my job and flat whilst wanting to go abroad to rehabilitate but did all funds prior to leaving the UK……

I am so looking forward to getting my life back on track through GM – I know they will assist my foundation rebuild

I live in hope

namaste

[velvet]

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Hello Si and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums

Here at Gambling Therapy we pride ourselves on being a caring and diverse online community who can help and support you with the difficulties you’re currently facing. We understand that this might be a tough time for you, particularly if you’re new to recovery, so come here as often as you need to and participate in the forums, access online groups and connect to the live advice helpline if you need one to one support. We’re in this together!

Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you’re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.

And on that note….

I’m going to hand you over to our community because I’m sure they will have some words of wisdom for you 🙂

Take care

The Gambling Therapy Team

PS: Let me just remind you to take a look at our
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[velvet]

Hi Si
Apart from the official welcome I wanted to say how pleased I am that you have been re-accepted by GMA.
You have had a lot of trauma to deal with in the last 3 years and I know you will get the support that is right for you and which will help you cope.
I am part of the GT team because I know the addiction to gamble can be controlled. My CG went through the Gordon house programme many years ago and now lives in control of his addiction – as a result of this experience I know how difficult it is to live the gamble-free life when the going gets tough but I know that determination wins the gamble-free day and every gamble-free day is wonderful – not only for you but for those who care about you.
Between now and the date you enter GMA, I suggest that you dig out the tools that are still in your memory bank (even if they feel a little, or a lot, rusty) for controlling your addiction – I know they work if you want them to. The more gamble-free time you clock up between now and going to GMA the stronger your determination will be to control your life regardless of the tough times.
I hope to read more of your progress in the not too distant future but in the meantime I wish you well.
Velvet

[si]

Hi Velvet

Thank you very much for your response. Extremely positive words of encouragement – to be honest, I do need that at the moment.
I will do what you are suggesting. I have kept all my journals art and other important documents from my last visit – I am not currently in possession of them (as I am currently homeless) but I will dig them out and go through them all

Thanks again

Si

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