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    Luis posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 3 months ago

    Hi there!!! I lost my business 10 years ago, and got into depression, I started to go to a bar and started to gambling, after 6 months my wife asked me to move out of my house, and she was super angry at me and got me to sign the Divorce papers, went to the court and got it done. Against my will, but respected her decision. I got even worse!!! In depression!!! But I started to seek God with all my hart and 6 moths later my wife came back and asked me to get back with her and my kids…. So went to marriage consoling and got married again…. She asked me to just not go back to gambling!!!! Two years later, we went to the casino with friends, couple months later again!!! My birthday she took me to the casino and that’s when it got me again, because
    Every once in a while, I was going gambling, and started to have problems with my wife again!!!!!! I wasn’t going that often but when I was feeling really depressed or really sad I was going back to play, then my wife came where I was playing and said “” don’t come back home “” I’m done with you!!! So I went home and couple days later she asked me again for Divorce again!!! And I had to tell her everything and said that I wasn’t going to let it happen again!!! That I’m going to do whatever it takes to overcome this problem. So I started to read the Bible I repented I gave it to god and asked him to take his place in my life and here I’m willing to do fasting, praying, praising him, worshiping him!!! And meditate on the Bible every day, it’s been two weeks and I’m at peace with God and with my wife, my kids are helping me and loving me, because I told them the truth with tears and asked forgiveness!!! So guys!!!! That’s my testimony. I hope we can all get the strength from God and his love can continue to feel us up , because he’s the only one that can change lives for his glory!!!! Thanks!!!!

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      DRM replied 1 years, 3 months ago

      I don’t know if this is right or wrong, but my kids are my why and they’re the reason I’ve decided to out my addiction behind me. Money aside, the time and memories with my family that has been taken from me is treason enough to never want to go back to it again.

      What’s your why for giving it up? How has gambling impacted your life and how will your life improve without it?

      Hope this is helpful.

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        yolip replied 1 years, 3 months ago

        Hi Drm, my why is me. I want to be the best of me. So I can share the happiness to everyone around me, specially my loved ones.
        Finding my passion is the key for me. To be able to express myself. It gave my soul life again. I am excited once again. It took me a while to realize this but a lot of soul searching helped. Gambling has taken so much from me. It took my self respect and values. Lies, shame, guilt, loneliness and anger took over. Take back that time you lost and spend as much time as you can with your family. Wishing you all the best.