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11075
... account ... his ... he ... them ... once ... a ... is ... don't ... I ... Hi Gamanon meetings will definitly help you through this life situation. I...
artylin5
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Jun 3, 2008
12:46 am
11078
When we suffered a devastating loss last summer due to a rare complication of pregnancy called a molar pregnancy, the first thing I did was search for hope. I...
cbjogden
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Jun 4, 2008
4:54 pm
11079
Welcome to our group and I am so sorry you had to find us. I think many of us here can relate to most if not all of your experiences, sad to say. You...
basket1952
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Jun 4, 2008
11:26 pm
11080
Thank you. I'm sorry there's a reason for this group. It's the same way I felt after I was diagnosed with the molar pregnancy and found support with other...
cbjogden
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Jun 5, 2008
12:21 am
11081
You have taken your first step towards your own recovery. Going to the Gam-Anon meeting I believe may open your eyes to many things that you do not realize...
susigold_15217
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Jun 5, 2008
1:20 am
11083
You will learn so much from your face to face gamanon meeting. Keep going, it takes time. There is no quick fix; no instant realization or understanding. It...
basket1952
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Jun 5, 2008
11:55 am
11084
It will also make you realize that you really have absolutely no control over what he does. No list of conditions is going to deter your husband if he chosses ...
cbjogden
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Jun 6, 2008
3:29 am
11086
One of the most disturbing things I found in my journey is when the realization that I had absolutely no control over this problem . . . I could investigate,...
basket1952
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Jun 6, 2008
1:10 pm
11087
Sounds like you are taking control of your life the right way. You have gone into this with your eyes open and that is great. The only reason I brough up...
susigold_15217
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Jun 6, 2008
3:22 pm
11088
I have reason to suspect that my husband is gambling again. The problem is that his father is in the hospital dying from cancer. He has a gambling counselor,...
pupni
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Jun 9, 2008
3:01 pm
11089
Your husband is and always will be a compulsive gambler. I can't tell you if he is or is not gambling, but I can tell you that what YOU are doing is not doing...
susigold_15217
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Jun 9, 2008
5:55 pm
11090
letting go of HIS problems and protecting yourself . . these have always been the best first steps for all of us. If your husband is 'gambling again' he must...
basket1952
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Jun 9, 2008
10:19 pm
11091
How do I do that? Protect myself financially. He is a doctor and has a practice where he gets cash from patients and insurance checks. I have no way of...
pupni
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Jun 10, 2008
12:16 am
11092
As far as I know, there is no way right now that you can keep track of his income, however, you CAN make sure that your name is not on any account with him....
susigold_15217
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Jun 10, 2008
12:59 am
11094
I do not know your personal financial arrangements within your marriage . . . if you have an arrangement where you are provided with money for home and family,...
basket1952
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Jun 10, 2008
1:02 pm
11096
Im sorry for your difficulties....... I hear what you are saying and understand ... I have said the same things myself...... But the reality is if they do not...
Linda Robinson
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Jun 19, 2008
11:12 pm
11097
Trust your instints, we learn quickly best wishes ... From: pupni <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To: gamanonsupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 9, 2008...
Linda Robinson
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Jun 19, 2008
11:17 pm
11099
It's been fairly quiet again, I hope everyone is doing as well as they can be in spite of the circumstances that bring us here. I just really wanted to check...
tonib81
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Jun 22, 2008
12:51 am
11100
Congrats Toni I have been reading on this site for some time now. I lost my best friend, girlfriend, lover, confidant, partner to the Casino. My heart aches...
Donald LaPlante
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Jun 22, 2008
4:40 am
11101
Hi everyone, I am feeling so confused right now. My husband is my best friend. He makes me laugh everyday, cooks me dinner every night, tells me how ...
jessicabegins29
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Jun 22, 2008
9:57 am
11102
I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I don't know what advice to give but to let you know you are not alone. I am in a similar situation. I don't...
pupni
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Jun 22, 2008
3:39 pm
11103
Toni, congratulations. You are an example of what working a program can do for the betterment of your life. Way to go.  You just keep doing the right thing...
Dana
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Jun 23, 2008
3:54 am
11104
Thank you Don and Dana. I wish there was some profound thing that I could say that would help with understanding this addiction, or say to those struggling...
tonib81
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Jun 25, 2008
12:59 am
11105
Toni, I have been in AA for 14 months. I was a daily wine drinker, never until 5p.m. But it was such a crutch for me. I had my last hang over April 16th. 2007....
Dana
djengel333
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Jun 25, 2008
4:21 am
11106
My husband is a CG. His father is dying of cancer. Last week I caught my husband gambling on line after he not only promised he wouldn't do that but lied to...
pupni
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Jun 25, 2008
4:24 am
11107
Don't take on his bad feelings. He is responsible for himself. If I were you, I would go to an Al-anon or gam-anon meeting tomorrow. You need to keep doing...
Dana
djengel333
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Jun 25, 2008
4:51 am
11109
He's going to gamble if he gambles, whether or not his father is dying, whether it's sunny, cloudy, Tuesday or Friday. Having added stress is a factor but the...
tonib81
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Jun 26, 2008
7:59 pm
11110
Hi Dana, Way to go! It must be really difficult to remain steadfast when you're with someone who is still active. I'm fortunate on so many levels. My husband...
tonib81
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Jun 26, 2008
8:16 pm
11111
Hi Toni I finally had to let go of my CG. Was with her for more than 7 yrs an it just wore me out. It sounds like you are doin super and I am very happy for...
Donald LaPlante
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Jun 27, 2008
3:31 am
11113
Pupni, I used to post to this support board quite often but I seldom post these days so I must 1st apologize for the tardiness of my response to your message....
Gary Berger
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Jun 29, 2008
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