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    Don posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 6 months ago

    Not sure where to start, but here I am. Down over six figures again this year. Time to stop, but not sure I have the willpower to do so. Planning on attending my local GA meeting next week. Father of 4. Wife knows I play, but does not know how much. Never owned a home. I foresee this destroying my life. Hope it’s not too late.

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      kenl replied 1 years, 6 months ago

      Hi Don
      Never too late to stop and start recovery and develop a better way of thinking and living
      When I crashed I was about to lose my family and home. And almost lost my job.
      But over time I was able to repair my relationship with my family retired from a 30 year job
      and today 20 years later of not placing a bet One Day At A Time I own my home and have
      a few $ in the bank. Please attend that GA meeting and find some counseling.
      God Bless
      Ken L YBIR

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      Lindy replied 1 years, 6 months ago

      I’m only a ‘newbie’ here and certainly not qualified to give official advice…I’m in the process of trying to clear things up myself… The ONLY thing I can offer to you (and it is unasked for advice, I realize ) is to self-exclude yourself from wherever you gamble. I have done so but waited way past the time I should have done it. AND it was hard to do, but necessary because I couldn’t afford to give in to temptation anymore. This was the only way ( for me anyway). The thoughts don’t go away overnight… but it helps to know I can’t keep doing it.