• Steve posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 5 months ago

    I sometimes wonder how much my gambling is linked to a fantasy world or a Walt, Disney-ish belief that storybook outcomes could apply to my life. It might be a copout idea for sure. Maybe I bought into this idea from insecurities, and they need to feel special, knowing I never have the abilities to really reach above. Or maybe it’s just a thought that life owes me out of being bullied and put down and never understood so if I win big-time that would raise my life, to a special feeling of importance. I have worked hard being on welfare working on a masters degree and becoming a professional that was hard but somehow it wasn’t good enough and now I’m nearly broke now so I secretly see it as a way out. If I could win, what what is a lie. I guess I feel I need to finally feel I’m no longer a second class person. Others see me in a very respectful positive light, but I am having a hard time thinking of myself that way. I work in a toxic environment, where my role is not well understood, or supported. Again, a huge win or finally make me feel superior and shut others up with an arrogant way to think. I am still trying to reduce the gambling. If not stop it to be honest I think reducing is all I can do right now the lottery kiosk or outlet is just too powerful over me even with my car not working I still end up in places where I can access it. I’m

    • Hi Steve – this post of yours resonated with me. I felt like I was reading my story. I, too, was bullied and put down, especially when I was young. I grew up on welfare and have established myself in so many good ways. I’m going to be starting my masters in January! I never thought I’d have a bachelors degree. Now that I have one, it doesn’t seem as important as it once had. I’m unsure if it’s because of my humble background that I feel like a second class citizen? Perhaps I think a big win will change all that?

      • Graduating with a masters degree was the best feeling ever. I wish you so much success in the masters work, it will surely be something to be proud of (as i remember i was and still am). Being in university you might find some good counselling there? Im back to my guy soon every two weeks