[icandothis]

For me, it still seems like a huge accomplishment to get through an entire month without gambling. October was gamble-free, but I find myself having crazy thoughts already in November. Since I really would like to look back on November as my second gamble-free month, I thought I would start the monthly pledge back up. I am going to use this thread as a reminder to commit to being gamble-free one day at a time. Join me if you wish and you think it might be helpful. If not, that’s ok, too! Either way, my prayer is that at the end of this month we all will be grateful for another gamble-free month!

[vera]

I’ll join you Ican!
Just for today, no gambling!
At the end of November we will look back with relief, not regret!

[icandothis]

I think we’ve both had enough regrets to last a lifetime, Vera. Past due for some relief! Well, just for today…
Thanks for joining in!!!

[Anonymous]

—– me in Ican!!
I AM NEVER GOING BACK!!

Just realised I too have had a gamble free October!
Yippee!!

[kpat]

I want to pledge this month too! By the end of November, I will be 6 weeks without a bet. Thank you, Ican for the accountability.

[icandothis]

November 4 is gamble-free. All I can do is to pledge that tomorrow will be the same. Tomorrow is an unexpected day off. A trigger. Pledging early. Accountability. Accountability. Accountability.

[vera]

Today I have the power to say no to gambling.
If I succumb, I will give that power away.
Today, I will not gamble .

[icandothis]

Oh the temptation! Thought about going and not telling. Gloomy, cold day…perfect day for the bright lights. Then I read Vera’s post and thought..tired of the lies, especially to myself…why not make a comforting fall meal instead, so I went online and found a recipe for Butternut Squash Stew for dinner tonight and a baked apple recipe for dessert. Yum! Of course, I’ll have to get some vanilla ice cream, too!
Today, I will not gamble, and there is lots of comfort in that, too!

[vera]

No gambling today

[icandothis]

I have been struggling this last week with lots of things. Feeling stuck and unmotivated. My husband and I are going to our cottage this weekend to close things up. He asked me this morning if I was going to go to the cottage today one day early. I guess I can. But my brain went directly to…I can stop on the way. So tempting.
I know I am not strong enough not to stop by the casino. Cannot be trusted alone. I made a list of things to do here, and there are about 20. Nothing I really want to do…no fun at all!
Not convincing myself not to go.
But, today is just one day. It won’t kill me to stay home. I came here to make a pledge not to gamble…just for today, so that November can be gamble free. Especially on the days when the urges are strong. That’s when and why we are here. So, I pledge not to gamble today. God give me the strength to keep my word!

[kpat]

I pledge to feel my emotions and not try to stuff them in a slot machine!
I also pledge not to call in to work tomorrow.

[icandothis]

Not feeling very motivated today. May not make a TO DO: list.
Just a NOT TO DO: list..

NOT TO DO TODAY, NOVEMBER 17:
1. GAMBLE

[p]

Hi there,

I will join in our November pledge today.. not thinking not gambling for the whole of November but just one day at a time in November. Just on this day i wont gamble.. why? because once i start i cant stop.. simple as that.. simple but not so easy some days.. just for today

P

[icandothis]

I pledge not to gamble today! I also pledge to embrace my life as it is and to try to accept and embrace it fearlessly no matter what happens! Starting today with an attitude of gratitude!

[p]

Well today I thought of gambling… It can stay a thought. So I pledge to myself today that just for this day. I won’t gamble.

P

[icandothis]

I, too, am having thoughts, P. I have no opportunity to gamble today, so it is easy to pledge for today. Today, my thoughts are of gambling in the future. I pledge to do my best to stop those thoughts, and to stop worrying about the future. It will come one day at a time and I can continue pledging one day at a time.
Have a great gamble free weekend everyone!

[icandothis]

Last day of November, and I will not gamble today. I hope everyone enjoys your Sunday gamble free!

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