Lynn, I'm so glad you are continuing to get that financial detachment, despite your emotions being all over the place. I too can talk strong but be really soft...
Hello, I am new to this group, Going to see a gambling counsellor on Thursday- but he tells me their hasn`t been anything like Gamanon running out here in the...
Hello Cracker and welcome to our unique club. I will share a few facts and some advice as I understand them. Addictions are NEVER cured. This disease may go...
Jim Morphey
jmorphey@...
Feb 2, 2004 6:47 am
4977
Dear Cracker, I asked my CG husband about your situation and what advice he would give. This is what he said "She should not trust her husband at all. If...
Crackerz95, You've gotten some wonderful advice aleady from reading the postings. I totally agree with what the others have suggested. A true addict is never...
In a message dated 2/1/2004 9:50:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Just my .02 Definately NOT. Every time you enable him to avoid facing the consequences for...
I would like to thank all of you who responded to my Crisis letter. I was very touched by how quick responses came in... I don't feel so alone. I believe the...
Opportunity comes knocking at our doors in some really strange ways! In my case it is never dressed up in a recognizable fashion . . usually opportunity looks...
I totally understand the heart and head thing. I go through it all the time. However, you need to remember the bad things that have been done and realize...
Brigitte, One more suggestion, do nothing until you meet with a counselor. I understand you want to help him. Do you understand that bailing him out is...
Jim Morphey
jmorphey@...
Feb 3, 2004 4:45 am
4984
Melinda, ultimatums come in all shapes and sizes and I have yet to meet a CG who went to a first meeting without some type of push . . .may an internal...
In a message dated 2/2/2004 11:47:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Yes, absolutely true!!! You do them a great disservice by delaying their recovery. If...
Whoa...can you AFFORD to have your cg fail one more time to prove to you something you already know to be true? You don't have the emotional, mental, or...
In a message dated 2/3/2004 9:34:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Soul, you sound like Dr. Phil (lol - what are you thinking??!! he always says that). All...
Brigitte ..... If you were able to attend a GamAnon meeting, one of the first things that would be suggested to you is, "Money for the home and children comes...
Barb, Can you get for us the GamAnon Suggested Points of Recovery? Thanks, Jim ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Jim Morphey
jmorphey@...
Feb 4, 2004 1:37 am
4990
Melinda, There are happy endings, but it's a tough road to get there, but also definitely worth it if you still love your spouse. As you will learn from all...
The self-help org. of Gam-Anon is a life saving instrument for the spouse,family or close friends of compulsive gamblers. We come into the group feeling alone,...
1. We realize that compulsive gambling is an illness that cannot be cured, only arrested. 2. Please do not repeat anything you hear in this room to anyone. ...
1. TALK IT OUT. Don't bottle it up. Confide your worry to some level- headed person you trust. The talking out process has enormous therapeutic value-relieves...
TO LET GO DOES NOT MEAN TO STOP CARING. IT MEANS I CAN'T DO IT FOR SOMEONE ELSE. TO LET GO IS NOT TO CARE FOR, BUT TO CARE ABOUT. TO LET GO IS NOT TO CUT...
Well I know that no one here is going to judge me or critisize me so I need to explain whats going on in my life now and here what you all have to say. I am...
sounds like he is trying to hard to hang on to you. Sad. that old excuse of not going to GA because of location, members, what have you is . . .well, old....
It seems that what you are doing is already working! and that's great! Be firm as you are and stick to your demands and conditions for recovery. Don't let...
In a message dated 2/4/2004 5:33:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... OMG my husband did the SAME thing. I think somewhere in his twisted thinking, he was going...
Thanks everyone, I know everything each and everyone of you has said is exactly what I think to. I just needed some confirmation on it. Its so hard to want to...
After reading the postings in this group for many months now - I realised I had to start sharing because it becomes so overwhelming sometimes. I also found an...
ILuvAnAddict, I'm glad you decided to post, so you can receive the support you need from others. Your situation is so very similar to mine. My wife also...
After reading many posts for months I beg to differ from those who think we cannot change anyone, only ourselves. If that were true people would not seek out...
Amen to that Shannon...I have a brother in law that just recently admitted to being an alcoholic. He has been going to a 12 step program that is for all ...
Having problems with message search?
Fill out this form to ensure your group is one of the first to be migrated to the new message search system.
