thanks Robert it is do nice to know people on here actually care about each other and are there to help and encourage.. love to you all and special love to...
Hello Jim Forgot to highlight that the title of the book is misleading. Totally agree that there is no such thing as controlled or responsible gambling. I got...
Mishca great news that you are travelling so well and your finances are on an upward turn. I unfortunately gambled today yet again. Don't know why as there...
Hi Jim, I will for sure enquire if I can visit Michelle but I guess first I shall have to write her a letter as I don't know of any other way to get in touch...
Hi everyone If you have stopped gambling for many days or months, just remember NOT TO LET LOOSE. The thoughts of gambling, seeing the bonus features may come...
Hi Paula, I have banned myself from 3 nearby casinos...all it took was telling a security officer...process took perhaps 20 minutes. There is one more casino...
Y.F.I.R. = Your Friend In Recovery. _____ From: GettingPastGambling@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GettingPastGambling@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dylanspappy Sent:...
Hiya Rob....yep a bitch session and you can do my hair!!!! It's good to hear from you. Sue ... I ... ugly ... else ... decided ... shopping ... once ... ...
Hello Victor I was an active gambler for over 10 years. One thing i have come to understand is that i have no power over my gambling. Many times i tried to...
... in recovery or some similar secret thing? smile ... out the YFIR thing.... ... well.....smile ... here ... quite ... with ... my ... A day in which a...
I will be in chat for a bit.....have some computer work to do at the college today. Anyone wanting to talk.......come on in........maybe Linda will show up...
"Besides playing the machines actually has nothing to do with winning money..That` s just a lie we tell ourselves to justify doing it" This is the most...
Hello, Sinn....... Good questions and queries you pose here for the group........the basic question that you ask is "What do you do when you stop gambling?"...
Hello, Michelle........ Good to see you back to GPG and posting. Mostly, it is great to know you are NOT gambling and that you are seeking a better way of...
How is your life going, Angie......haven't heard much from you lately. How about letting the group know how your recovery is going today? Good to see a post,...
Debbie H, Things are good. My email was not working properly for a while. I could
receive messages, but not send them...lol. But, now it seems to be...
Hi Sue I started poker machine gambling in 1993. It started off at a club when I was with my girlfriend and I was just playing for fun. We were at the club to...
The first 2 months of not gambling were honestly a breeze, mostly because of the changes taking place, and that I didnt live anywhere near a casino anymore....
Hello, Karin....... I think your idea is a FANTASTICALLY, WONDERFUL idea and I know Michelle and know she would appreciate any visit from anyone here at GPG....
Good morning, Jimbo....... Each day that I am given the chance once again to wake up and breath life, I just put one foot in front of the other and see what...
Good morning, Toni! No thanks needed when I am speaking the honest to God truth about someone!We all need to toot our own horns a bit at times and if we can't...
Hmmmm........maybe I am in the wrong line of work.........lol........instead of majoring in PSYCHO-cology.......maybe I should switch majors........ Love, Debs...
Hello, Laurie...... Good to see you post again and nice to know that you are "back on track" and stopping the insanity of gambling. Although you are very busy...
Seems the longer I live the more I learn...... YFIR - Jim -------- The GPG member who knows one thing for certain ::::: that we CG's can not do --- GAMBLE.......
Hi Michelle Personally speaking, if the ex-friend lives within a mile of the casino, I would change my thoughts on visitation..... A mile for a CG is way way...
Hi David / Victor URGES you say ----- Personally, my urges are getting further and further apart these days, as I get further and further away from my last...
Thanks Deb...I'm sure I can handle that. I do a lot of 'Ebay' in the summer & also take care of my mom (+ all the animals & my hubby)...but when fall comes &...
Hi Jim I left shortly after my post yesterday, work calling.Hopefully we can connect soon on IM. I am about to leave for work again soon but will get on here...
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