Right now you have to focus on your own health and well-being. All I can say is that I can relate to what you are going through because my father was an...
Hi Basket, I think you are right that my mother was and still may be in denial about my father's continuing addiction. I think she doesn't get help because it...
Patsluv . . . it is unclear if both of your parents are compulsive gamblers, if one is a problem gambler and the other a compulsive gambler. It really doesn't...
JESS is the name I should have used, not Patsluv! sorry! ... for ... midst ... problems ... of ... not ... how ... denial ... help ... stay ... ask ... I ... ...
I don't usually read most of the posts here, though the one "... CG is my father" is of particular interest to me. Can someone point me to where it begins? I...
Gamanontosa, I think the original post you are looking for (A Different View - CG is my father) is post #10701, posted on February 27, 2008 by patsluv22. ...
Hi patsluv22, Welcome to the group. I am so glad you found us and I am so glad you are attending meetings. I just wanted to tell you that you aren't alone and...
Hi Basket, You have great and right on things to say. I am learning from reading and attending the meetings that it is their problem and not mine. I have my...
Hi Ladyha, Thank you for your support and words of encouragement. It's nice to hear that the anger and resentment I was feeling (and still reeling in a bit) is...
My husband and I started with a CG counselor. For about 2-3 weeks things between us got a lot better. I really started to feel more loving and caring...
My dear: Read what you wrote: . "I asked what time he went to dinner, etc. I talked to his friend who yelled at me and then called back to appologize saying,...
I don't know about everyone else, but I don't ask those sort of questions anymore. I never believe the answers I get anyway, so I don't make myself crazy by...
Hi Gamanontosa, I am the person that started the CG father thread and thought I would reply since we're both in the same situation and would be happy to hold...
I am puzzled about your comment that you AND your husband were seeing an CG counselor. A certified gambling addiction counselor will work with the GAMBLER,...
We have only gone to the CG counselor about 3 or 4 times. He usually doesn't work with couples. Last week he said that he felt he needed to spend more time...
In our area (Pittsburgh) there is only ONE certified gambling addictions counselor . . maybe two? At any rate, she is affiliated wtih the University of...
It's me again.... I'm having a semi-tough time right now. I know yesterday I said that my dad said he was going to be leaving and was not going to get any ...
Have your brother and mom been attending gamanon? Are they versed in dealing with addicts? Do your brother and mom enable your dad? The situation with...
Pupni, First thing Take a deep breath, hold it...........now let it out. Phew! First things first. That is you and your child. Basket had a very good question...
None of them have attended GamAnon and all they know is from the literature I gave my mom or from my talking to them (I've been going to GamAnon for about a...
Hi Pats. Baby steps. LOL. If your Dad was playing the "I want to discuss my recovery" so I can try to get money from you ploy. I understand that totally. ...
Definition Of Codependency: Codependency is a condition that results in a dysfunctional relationship between the codependent and other people. A codependent is...
Hi, Last night I had my first meeting with my CG husband and his gambling support consellor. I am still an emotional mess and the consellor suggested I...
First of all thank you so very much for all the responses and support. It is so nice to know I am not alone and I really appreciate all the advice. It is...
Lady, You are such a lovely person with a knack of telling like it is in such a warming way. If that makes any sense. I'm not sure if it's from experience or...
Meme, <<<<hugs>>>> One thing I can say is "you're not alone". That empty feeling right in the pit of your stomach, we know that feeling. It takes time but I...
1. Do you feel demeaned, hurt or offended when someone you love tells you they don't need your help? - Yes, it stings a bit. 2. In the last year, has anyone...
You wrote that the GA counselor has said is okay to do since it is with his friends and only happens every other week. Did your husband tell you that is what...
I really question why this counselor is seeing your both .. I question the ethics of it. Like having the SAME divorce attorney . . how would that work? Could...
Pupni, You Wrote: I consulted a lawyer and he told me not to put any of my money into the house and that the only thing my husband could do if he faulted on...
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