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I am a huge football fan!! Go Chiefs!! -- Okay, it's a rebuilding year. I also love movies, hanging out with friends and family and traveling.
May 19, 2008 1:44am
Today has been a rough day.. but I haven't gambled. In fact, today has been my 17th gamble free day. Wow! Of course, I haven't …
May 10, 2008 5:21pm
Still going strong..yeah! Today is day 9. This week has gone fast. I am going to try to relax and really enjoy my weekend off. …
May 7, 2008 1:42am
Not a bad day today. Only thought of gambling once, and it the thought didn't last long. Still going strong, day 5!! The true test …
Sending you a support hug.
Congrat's on your 17 days, Hugs and Prayers, Hang in there. Kimber
Hi Sophie, I know how you feel. It's like we get to step away from reality while we're there. But, if you think about it when we leave, usually with a lot less than we went in with, it all hits us like a ton of bricks! The short ride home after a "casino trip" for me was hell! I got so down on myself that one day I actually thought about driving my car through a wall to stop the hurt. Needless to say I came to my senses and pulled into my parking lot, put it in park and just cried and cried. I am the type of person that consistently builds people up. I hate to see people hurt or struggling or down on themselves. But the casino and gambling made me hate myself and be so mentally detrimental to me. I would never have treated a person the way I treated myself, crazy huh? I'm learning though, as we all need to do...forgive ourselves first. I really believe thats the only way to get better, or stronger. Best of luck to you and everyone who reads this. Take good care. Lisa
Lets stay strong!! We can do this!!
We can not only get thru this but rise above!!
Thinking about it, I realize I have had this problem for many years. It has however really progressed in the last couple of years. I never start out the day by thinking I will go to the casino but by the end of the day...I'm there. I have destroyed my finances and credit as a result.I feel like I go to the casino to escape. Escape from stress at work or home, escape from the day to day chores or boredom. When I am there I don't "feel" any of life's stress or worries... I really want to STOP!
