Activity – Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor

Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted an update in the group Community 3 years, 3 months ago

Today I am grateful to know that the work I do while maintaining recovery means something special. It means I have learned and use my tools & skills daily to stay broken free from the “cycle” of this cunning addiction called gambling. That recovery works and is possible for those who are willing to do the work to gain a healthy and happy life again. As the former comedian, Robin Williams had said about addiction… “It is always lying in wait.”

This is why we need a Relapse Prevention Plan before life events happen. This includes good and bad events or life roadblocks. Like GA asks in the 20 questions quiz… “Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?”
Even good events can trigger a relapse. WHY? This addiction invades every part of us when we have lost control over our gambling. Our thinking gets distorted and the bad habits we learn and use become more dangerous. This is why I am GRATEFUL TODAY as I make better, healthier life choices and not be selfish in these choices. Be mindful of my choices that impact others like family and my spouse.

These are just a few things I am grateful for!

What are you grateful for TODAY?

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- KC replied 3 years, 3 months ago
  
  Cat, this is a great post I am on Day 9 and continue to work with my husband His control over the finances, his support, and honest and transparent conversation has helped immensely. I am grateful for him each day. What a hideous disease and the fact it impacts so many is sad. I do not ever want to be in the position I was in. I was gambling like crazy, my mind was hostage, and even if I won I spent it all down. What a nightmare!
  - Trish replied 3 years, 3 months ago
    
    I am thankful before the holidays I excluded my self from gambling on the site I used. Thanks for the post..always something to be grateful for.
    - Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor replied 3 years, 3 months ago
      
      Best Thing You DID! Exceptional awareness on your part, Trish. There is a beautiful life waiting for you without a BET.
      CAT
  - Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor replied 3 years, 3 months ago
    
    KC, I hear that!
    I am blessed as I put my husband through hell when I was in the worst and DEEP within my years of addicted gambling. He stuck with me through thick and thin and being open and finally honest and accountable when I disclosed it ALL? Yes, he could have walked away!
    But he has supported me and also did the treatment therapy as well for him to learn how to keep himself safe from the financial MESS. He has been my ROCK and this whole experience has made us 14-years later our relationship and our marriage stronger and learned WE CAN work through any storm!
    
    Another blessing from RECOVERY!