hey cara, i'm sorry for your pain. i just wish that our husbands could step back and really look at just what they are doing and have done to us and the...
Cara, YOU WROTE: Hi Gary, remember me? MY RESPONSE: Cara . . . of course I remember you. How could I forget? I mean . . . we have so many things in common....
Hi, My name is Rebecca, and I have been dealing on and off with my husband problem for 8 years. The last 6 months he has hit rock bottom. He told me in...
I think we are in the same boat. I have two children one is 5 and the other is 3. I also can not longer mentally handle the roller coaster ride. Or have my...
Hi Rebecca, You say you have been dealing with your husband's problem for the past 8 years . . . first of all, the problem is NOT yours to deal with . . it is...
My CG is my 24 (almost 25) year old son. He finally moved out of my house last July. Now, his lease is up the end of this month and he's whining about not...
Stay strong, Nancy. You are right, giving into your son is the worst thing that you can do for either of you. It is so difficult not to help your children...
Nancy, YOU WROTE: My CG is my 24 (almost 25) year old son. He finally moved out of my house last July. Now, his lease is up the end of this month and he's...
Gary said... Man do I know what you are talking about. Again, in my case it was my wife. But she had a way of pushing the right buttons to make me doubt...
Hi Nancy, My CG is also my son who is 24 years old. He is married with a 9 month old son. I know exactly what your going through. Talk about pushing...
In a message dated 4/6/2005 9:25:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, sistacrista1@... writes: am curious as to how everyone else here feels about us taking care...
I am on the verge of moving out on my partner because I go into fear (knotted stomach, waking at 2am and loose bowels) when she disappears. I am also...
Hi John, You asked, "Is anybody managing to be happy joyous and free living with a practicing gambler?" My experience thus far has been "No." When my husband...
Cara said Hi John, You asked, "Is anybody managing to be happy joyous and free living with a practicing gambler?" My experience thus far has been "No." When...
I doubt a week would be long enough, though it would be a start. A week is just enough time to realize that life is less stressful without them. At least for...
Hi Patricia, My name is Barb - I am the wife of a recovering CG. Gary has been casino free since April of 2002. He has had a few incidents with scratch-offs...
John, I find it helpful to substitute *other* addictive behaviors into statements such as the one you made "Is anyone managing to be happy, joyous and free...
My husbands gambling has really caught up to us this week! For the past couple of months I have pretty much taken over paying all the bills; more importantly...
Hey Cuk.... Thanks for your reply. As far as providing them finances, we do not do that. It is all their money. My son is on Paxil 25mgs, which does help...
Many spouces have had their gambler's pay direct deposited to a checking or savings account. By having his paycheck direct deposited, you have more control...
Wow. That is a very powerful observation. basket1952 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: John, I find it helpful to substitute *other* addictive behaviors into ...
"They call it a "trouble box." It is a brightly colored, egg-sized box found among natives of Guatemala. Inside are placed six tiny dolls. Families often keep...
Susi talked about a Trouble Box. I have a God Bag. I write the problem down on paper and put it in the God Bag, i.e. turn it over to God. I need to use this...
Good idea! John Mudie <johndmudie1@...> wrote: Susi talked about a Trouble Box. I have a God Bag. I write the problem down on paper and put it in the...
Hi Barb, Thank you for your response. So glad to hear your CG spouse is in recovery. It is so nice to hear of it working for some. My son is not anywhere...
Hi Patty, Wow, it sounds like you have a really good handle on the kids and their finances - good for you! Your son's wife reminds me a lot of myself - in...
My husband has his checks direct deposited, however it is in a joint account and there is an ATM for his credit union on the grounds of his employer. So he is...
In a message dated 4/9/2005 2:24:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Let go - Let God no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: I love this idea!! ... problem ... I need to...
If you know when your husband gets his check direct deposited, you may have a couple of options. 1. If you have an ATM card too, you can take the money out of...
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