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Hi Monica
Congratulations on the job – you are so employable -I read your post and found myself wishing I had taken a different career path – And it feels to late for everything now .

It is hard not to lend money when you have it and people ask- but sometimes we have to fit our own oxygen mask first . I think those of us who dreamt of helping everyone with our big win have always been generous (maybe too generous ) with money . I look back at the friends I have helped financially and many of them are no longer even in my life …

I am delighted you have got work – and this job may turn out to be the right one after all – you never know what contacts or friends you will make there .

I have got a new phone – so will be back in groups more – unfortunately the cross- over time has left me vulnerable and I have “dabbled “ . I actually thought I was safe due to Gamstop. I feel gutted with myself and wanted to write about it on my own thread but I am afraid of starting the “drama” again and can’t go through feeling unsafe again (so I might delete this part once you have read it ).

I have decided that Gamstop simply doesn’t work – after all the hoops you have to go through to get signed up – it seems they don’t connect your details to gambling sites on their list !

I hope we can connect loads more – I am not home at the moment and find it difficult to get time to myself to go to groups but I miss the chats with you and Laura .

Keep strong – hope you enjoy the work !

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Hi Monica – hope u us a good trip to your sisters and yes that is great news about the job- having a little money behind you means you can wait for a better opportunity .

I hope u feel less anxious – it is a horrible feeling .
Maybe catch u in group soon
Xx

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Hi Kathryn
It must feel so good to have your sideboard up- I love when a plan comes together – that’s your room finished ? Have you plans to start another one ?

I have talked about treating myself to a beauty treatment for months but haven’t made it- still can’t quite bring myself to spend the money on it – so it is great to read how far you have come .

You sound so happy – and so full of love for your grandchildren. – this life beats gambling every time
Xx

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Laura – I hear you !
I could have written that post myself .

I love having visitors but always feel so stressed before they arrive !

I hope you enjoy your time with your family xx

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Hi Lizbeth
I have been on holiday and have found it hard to keep up with the threads – reading over your recent posts I am delighted by the efforts you are making to recover from this addiction – I feel recovery is a journey and eventually we find our way -I’m still searching – even though I am gamble free the urges can still be frequent and strong .

Your posts are positive and your are looking forward. Keep strong Liz

Xx

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Hi Monica ,
I tried the 10 pm group several times last night – it seems we are all in different schedules for the summer but they will pick up again when September arrives .

Let’s break things down

You have already proved hat you are very employable – short term contracts are ok for now – but I do feel a more permanent position will come along .

I will try to make the 10 pm group tonight .

I am on a very low carb diet and to be honest it is the easiest diet I have ever done because you don’t feel hungry . Low fat diets used to recommended but now research has shown that low carb is more effective in curing a plethora of obesity related illnesses (yes I am in the obese range now ) like diabetes , blood pressure etc.
The weight is falling off but I haven’t weighed myself cos I don’t have a scales but I need new trousers after less than a week .

Monica there is nothing more depressing than lack of money –

If you have new clothes u want to get rid of put them on eBay – u will be surprised how much they will raise .

Don’t let a bad day drag u down – u have come so far .

Was your workcoach positive about U getting work?
Have you applied for anything recently .

Sorry the support has been lacking – I have been having such a busy time but I will tell u about it in group .

Onwards and upwards Monica !

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Hi Micky
How’s life wth you ?
Hope all is going well!

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What a beautiful name- mega congratulations !!
Could life be any better ?
Xx

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Well done Stephen !

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Hi Laura ,
Hope all is good in your world and that your back is improving daily.
Hope to catch you in chat soon- I keep missing people!

Xx

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Hi Kathryn ,
I guess by the time you read this you will be busy with your new grandchild – congratulations !!!

I am happy for you that you have the peace (that being gamble free gives us ) to enjoy this great and wonderful life- changing event .

Your mum is indeed with you – she will be looking after you all at this time .

Looking forward to an update on baby !
Xx

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Missed u by minutes

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Hi Stephen
I have been away – I hope all is going well with you but whatever is happening please update us with a post .

It is a hard addiction to kick – and most of us take several attempts and even after years of recovery are vulnerable to relapse .

You are among people here who will support you whatever is happening –
Keep strong
Xx

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Hi Monica
I have been catching up on your threAd – work gives us routine and even when we don’t like having to do it gets us up , dressed somewhat decently and out meeting the world . It definitely give us a sense of purpose and if we can earn a nice lifestyle at the same time, them so much the better .

I find funds are very low after my holiday and it definitely brings my mood down – it doesn’t matter if I am spending or not – just knowing the money is there gives me a kind of confidence . Not having enough knew stinks especially when we want to do something nice for our elderly parents .

Your mum’s trip sounds like such a good idea – I visited Vienna pre-gambling addiction and I adored it – I took a boat ride on the Danube and the Blue Danube (Waltz) tour -Memories of a time which was so less complicated .

I think it might be worth suffering the side effects of the medication to get really well. You will of course have been through this before when you were in treatment for cancer . Perhaps this time once and for all your health will improve .

I have missed our chats but the summer is a busy time with everyone going in different directions and out of their usual time zones. Perhaps we will catch up in chat tonight . Xx

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Yes it seems to be written with some poorly disguised NLP language ! Very sad if the poster believes any of us on here need to be pointed in the direction of a casino- we have managed to find them without any help ! Lol

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