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    kenl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Folks
    I have read several posts today and on the weekend from folks wanting to know what they should do.
    What worked for me and still does is having support from folks just like me that attend GA and I found
    some counseling.

    Fellow gambler, take my hand;
    I’m your friend, I understand.
    I’ve known your guilt, your shame, remorse;
    I’ve borne the burden of your cross.
    I found a friend who offered ease;
    He suffered, too, with this disease.
    Although he had no magic cure,
    He showed how we could endure.
    We walked together side by side;
    We spoke of things we had to hide.
    We told of sleepless nights and debts,
    Of broken homes and lies and threats.
    And so my weary gambler friend,
    Please take this hand that I extend.
    Take one more chance on something new,
    Another gambler helping you.
    God Bless
    Ken L Grateful Recovering Compulsive Gamblers ODAAT

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      needinghopenhelp replied 1 years, 4 months ago

      I have not found that friend. Or any sober living friends. I have realized life is not easy and obstacles and missing the joy of love will be with me forever. 90 days abstinent from Gambling. 60 days alcohol free. A lot of work. Still have feelings of what brought me down, and resurfaced grief I do not think the mind will let go until it is resolved. So, tomorrow I take steps to let go. Of everything and be ok moving onto another plane.