Hello, Mary! Glad you made it home. Thanks for letting us all know. It is nice to know that we can do this recovery thing, eh? Love ya, Debbie H. mary...
Hello, Debbie! This is Debbie H. and I am a compulsive gambler. I wanted to take the time and welcome you as well to our family here at GPG. Sounds like you...
Hi Debbie, My name's Lili and I'm a cg in Sydney, Australia. Welcome to GPG. Sounds to me like you're describing gambling addiction, would you agree? ...
Wow, I had no idea about this either, Toni. Things really have changed there; this relentless savaging of people who struggle makes me feel sick. Well, good...
Hi Michelle, Toni, All, I don't understand this motivation issue at all. How come I don't want to get anything done? I feel about a hundred times better all...
Hey David, Glad to read that you're feeling better about things here and that you feel you are back on track. The relief of giving up money is wonderful isn't...
Hi Ray, I am glad to know you're doing these things! I too used to gamble to escape from my life-- seems a common motivation for many of us. And I can really...
Wow, Baz... CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, MATE!!!!!! You're a wonder, that is for sure. I'm not too sure what the abz situation is here-- you'll have to catch me up...
Wow. Toni. I am guessing you're in bed right now, and I hope you are sleeping soundly. I am sending all the energy I can your way. Love, Lili ... sit ... is ...
Wooohooo Can I be Godmother? Ohh...better not. Lilma and I are going to start our adventure soon!! Love and hugs Karise ... is yet....LOL ... that it ... now....
EXCELLENT JOB, MARY!!!! I came home a bit late tonight, like a moron, left my keys at work so I couldnt' get in the door... there's a thunderstorm on the way,...
Hi again Debbie-- wow, this is great. You are really so active and straight away, too. Wonderful to read! Please let us all know how you're going, ok? Were...
Yes. I wonder if Jimbo has finally read the post in which you threaten to use him ala Brad Pitt? Hmmm??? THAT oughtta give him a turn... lol Just wondering,...
You know, I think Jim may have missed that post Lilma. Either that or he has had heart failure and cannot reply! I have not committed infanticide yet but I am...
Hi Jen : Key word here was adopt.............Smile....... Yanno what the book says about CG's and maturity or lack thereof......I figure I'm about 16-or so,...
Hi Karen : Again, as in Jen's post, key word missed = adopt....smile..........So, as an adopted immature ex-gambler I'd have to go where momma says -...
Hi Karen Sounds like I'm not the only one living in the dreamworld CG's like to create....smile Brad Pitt - HA what's he got that I don't have ---- except...
Hi Deb Welcome to the group.........Most of us here - have been there too - kinda been there and done that kinda thing....So, most know what you are going...
Hi All, I'm really annoyed because I just typed a really long post and then clicked 'Post' instead of 'send' and lost my message! (DOH!!) Anyway - I'll try and...
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Yes, and they look almost good enough to pass off as a paycheck ---- therefore, no holds when and if used as a bank deposit.......of course which makes the...
Seriously, I was going to use them for Xmas shopping, then when my casino friend wanted to borrow money and I had none left, I thought of these checks. THEN I...
Hi Chris..haven't seen you post in a couple of days and I am just checking to see if you are still reading the posts here. I will call you tonight if I don't...
... Deb.....you are WHAT????????????????? Was someone poking fun and you took them seriously??? Now that IS a real gamblin bust. I have heard of roadblocks...
hi Jon, Congratiolations. Great job! Enjoy your days and see you back at your 20+ day of regained freedom. Take care one day at the time. Hugs, Pierre ... many...
Hi Debbie, Its great to hear you realy started your recovery. great job you took the steps. i keep my tumbs crossed for you that it wont snow. When your back...
Dear Jon, great job on your progress, i'm so glad that you post... it gives me hope, have a wonderful time with your wife.... see you when you get back......
Hi Jon, I think we've all done the post instead of send thingy at one time or another, usually happens after a well thought out post. Hope you have a great...
Hello to all and thanks for caring. Got a message late last night, didn't see it until this morning, but it sounds like the girls are going to try and get into...