"All people want and have the right to be treated with Dignity and Respect. No Exceptions. The only way we can do this is by separating people from their behavior.Behavior is not always worthy of respect, but the person always is." *Gail Pursell Elliott "The Dignity and Respect Lady"
Do you have a gambling problem? Do you need someone to talk to, without feeling judged? Do you feel like you are the only one in this situation-as if there is no-one who understands?
If you are still gambling, but have an HONEST DESIRE to stop, please join us. You no longer need to struggle alone. Discuss your experiences. Ask questions, share your thoughts and let us know how you are handling urges to gamble. What works for you to "Stay Away From the Next Bet"?
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"In the beginning of the recovery process one must remember not to become complacent, one must always keep their guard up and keep those road blocks in place."
Have a nice vacation Dianne..I need to take one myself soon..I still have 3 weeks vacation to use up this year at work..Haven`t really take a "vacation" in 5
Monday I will be going on vacation for 2 weeks in which I should be able to keep all road blocks in place, as slots are within my reach, even on vacation....I
(All of this info is from the wonderful Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling website) During the first years of the Lottery, followed by the emergence of
I know. It is just an awful pattern and this whole piece just gives me the creeps, actually. I felt ill just reading it. I've read it before, but that was