... My husband relapsed also after 3 years..and the one who led him astray was his mother, who is a compulsive gambler. I'm devestated...them 2 go to the...
Hi Joyce, My name is Polly. I post very little to this group, but read daily. My hubby is a recovering gambler. He has been clean for a year in April. We...
... Thank you so very much for your words of concern..I have always been a caretaker, which is one of my most glaring character defects..I feel guilty..but I...
I am glad that you understood what I was saying, I just wanted you to know that I am concerned for YOU! About your husband..... Do you and he have a good...
Hi group, I just wanted to let you all know that I have taken the first step to MY recovery. I posted a while ago telling you all how I couldn't tell my ...
Rebecca, Congratulations for finally taking the weight of the awful secret off your shoulders. I know, because it was the day that I confided to my parents...
First, to Joyce: "am currently looking for a nursing home to put her in..she is SSO nasty today..I would rather let professionals put up with her bullshit.." ...
I have some questions, you said you are running a gammanon meeting tomorrow...... I am considering starting one in our area. I have been given all the ...
Thanks Polly, My CG does know I told my parents, My Dad actually went and spoke to him about it just to let him know he can't hide anymore. It is a bit odd at...
Polly, I read the posts daily, but do not post often. I am so glad you mentioned that through counseling and GA you worked things out and that your life has...
Polly, when starting a Gamanon meeting, the only requirement for membership is that 'your life is affected by someone who has a gambling problem'. When two or...
Rita, Hi and thanks so very much for responding. I, at times, feel like a loner here because I am doing everything to help us, hubby and I together. I...
Rita, Too funny! While I am busy posting my "20 questions", you are posting the answers for me, thank you so very, very much. I will go to the gammanon site...
I have noticed how many of you have stuck by your partners and helped them through this disease. You have supported and helped your CG and in many cases...
Hi Bec, Honey, you are not being selfish at all. Every relationship and every recovery is different. For my husband and I, he had to stop gambling, period....
Polly, Rita summed it up well. The only thing I can add is that for the group I attend, you must have been a member for at least 90 days before you can "lead"...
"...the Gam-Anon program is not a magic potion that will instantly cure all my ills, but a pattern of living that will serve me to exactly the degree that I...
... VERY WELL WRITTEN--thank you SO much--and it is ONE DAY AT A TIME-- Love- Joyce ... __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
Well, I don't know for sure... I would say that his lack of response to the immediate situation just leaves you hanging... it doesn't say that he misses you,...
I would complain too, but complaining to us doesn't change the situation.... if you keep doing what you've done - aka, cleaning up the mess she makes, you'll...
I'm so sorry - I would protect the main finances to the household - after that "let go and let God"... there's nothing you can do to change what/who he is and...
... ..hubby went golfing and Im in the house with ... HELLO? HE blew the $$ HE should stay home and take care of the sh*t - not you... tell him so - tell him...
great for you - having family support is wonderful! Donna ... to MY ... my ... four ... I was ... always ... fault. To ... of need. ... weight ... but I had ...
Dear Susan, In 1997 I left my husband because of his addiction. I had no choice but to leave. My kids weren't being provided for, we were going to be...
Hi I am going through the same situation you are. My CG was bet free for 2 1/2 years when he binged. I was devastated, we nearly broke up. I even told him ...
... helped ... and ... sure ... do ... to ... to ... This is where interpretation comes in - some say that "we" fixed their problems. I know I didn't. I...
I'm still feeling incredibly moody and depressed but I am hanging in there one day at a time. I know I secretly hope that everything will work out and some...
... I can ALWAYS count on you for the facts...I love ya-- Joyce ... __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center -...
In a message dated 2/28/2003 9:20:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, SRH55@... ... I really feel for what you're going through. I used to go thru the same ...
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