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Thursday, July 24, 2008

 

I've been involved with another 12-step program for many years. I am really struggeling with my powerlessness over this addiction. I can see what my actions have done to myself and my son , yet find it so very hard to stay away from those "slippery places". I know that I can't control or cure my addiction, yet I find myself continuely contrbituting to it. 

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  1. eastwester

    Hi there,
    Perhaps you might find something to help you in my journal entries from March 28th and April 10th. I understand where you're at with this struggle over gambling. I've been there. But I can tell you that there is a solution, you CAN do this. Keep coming back, keep reading and writing, take whatever works for you........and .......just for today, do not gamble. Hugs


    eastwester

  2. Auzgurl

    Welcome to DS - You have reached out for another tool to help you fight your addiction - this is good! Here you will also realise that you are not alone and I hope you find support and strength that you need. Read journals and keep coming back to right your own, staying connected does help. Hugs Suzi


    Auzgurl

  3. searchingfor

    Hi RenaAnne,
    My name is Julie, I am a compulsive gambler in recovery. I have struggled with this addiction for almost nine years. I have been at DS for about 6 weeks now and it has made all the difference in the world. Welcome to you, and I look forward to getting to know you better. You will find many wonderfully supportive and caring people here.
    Hugs
    Julie


    searchingfor

  4. Kimbers

    Hi RenaAnne,
    Welcome to our DS family. I am a compulsive gambler. I gambled for years. I have been in recovery for 3 and a half years. You are not alone , there is hope, Stay in the day, the moment or even the second. Put you first :) the rest will follow. Hugssssssssss
    Looking forward to sharing and caring with you.
    Kimber


    Kimbers

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