Hi Audrey I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through a very rough time right now.I admire your ability to appreciate your surroundings in TX throughout...
Hi Linda On my way to work again, but just wanted to congratulate you on the success of GPG after only 1 year. You have made a huge effort with this board and...
Hi Aurdry - i can't imagine what you are going through. We are keeping updated by the news reports and the images are devastating. Keep strong, you are in our...
Hi Linda, I just want to congratulate you on your one year anniversary. As you know by now, there is more to running a support group than people think. It...
Hello, Linda: Just wanted to add my congratulations on GPG turning "1". I have gained a lot from this board and all of the information that you put out for...
Hi Jen: Any old name will do - just don't call me late at mealtime...As far as the "american football padding" goes - heck that's likely an OSHA - government...
Dear Linda, I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you and congratulations on the success of your board! You work very hard to give as much...
Travellin compagnions, Phoned with audrey tonight her noon. They are all doing okay. They are moving tomorrow to an other place. for them it was a blessing to...
thank you for posting. I am glad to hear they are safe. Kay In GettingPastGambling@yahoogroups.com, "Pierre" <pstorimans@w...> ... place. ... supportgroups ......
Hi Nicole, Glad you checked in and sounds like you have been very busy and in a very positive way too. When you work a split shift, it does leave some time...
I just read Audrey's post and my heart just breaks for them . I have been following the news diligently from New Orleans and to think such a major disaster...
SOME THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COMPULSIVE GAMBLING http://www.gamblingrecovery.com/main.htm The rush a compulsive gambler feels when he has a substantial wager is...
Hi Sue Thanks for thinking of me, I did have a good day at work despite one client taking out her frustration on me. I am trying to learn not to take others...
Hi Kaz, I hope you have a fabulous day tomorrow at the birthday party for your daughter's 13th. Have you got any aspirin? Ha! If I had 16 13 year old girls...
Hello Peter, Happy birthday to you Peter and more importantly congratulations on your 2 year anniversary. What great reasons to celebrate and I hope you do in...
Anger generally results from our feeling helpless or unable to control certain situations. We feel as if we are trapped by circumstances and can't see any way...
Anger and Addictions When people are recovering from addictions, anger is one of the most difficult feelings that they must deal with. They may have used...
Working with women in addiction is working with angry women-and frightened women, and confused women. Women who desperately want to know the truth about so...
Hi Linda, Glad you posted these messages about anger and recovery. I can respond to the idea that anger is a 'danger signal' and can be used as a tool for...
Hi Linda Thanks for that info and link, I have read some of it and will read more later. I know a lot of my anger stems from my living situation, but that has...
Hi Peter I just want to wish you a very Happy Birthday and also congratulate you on being 2 yrs gamble free, thats a great achievement. Take care, hope you...
HI Piere: I phoned Audrey too. I started to cry. I can only imagine the horror that some of them are experiencing. I remember when I was around 13 yrs old...
Hi Peter, Hey, wanted to tell you that I thought of you the other day. I was getting out of a cab and as I did, saw a wallet sitting on the seat next to me! I...
Hello all, An update on Audrey here ... She left Galveston TX, the place where she ran for safety and went to her temporary residence, a church where her...