• diamond posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 2 months ago

    One month into my “Race to $0” (in a good way) challenge and my current debt total is $18,200 (originally $19,800)…Only 11 months to go and I’m actually on track!! The sense of accomplishment I’ve gained in this short amount of time is amazing to me. I wish I could bottle it up and send it to all of you that are struggling. Please don’t give up on yourself. I’ve had tons of relapses and it’s taken me forever to get to this point but I’m finally gaining momentum in the right direction. I lost count how many times family members have bailed me out over the years and in 2009 I actually filed bankruptcy but none of that “help” curbed my gambling even though I vowed to stop. All of it just postponed the lessons I needed to learn by shielding me from the consequences of my actions. I’m taking responsibility now. No more excuses. Baby steps day by day is restoring me to a healthy balance in my life. I’m taking my power back and it feels better than any casino win ever could. It’s pointing me toward love, connection and growth instead of fear, loathing and destruction. I’m starting to tap into who I was always meant to be……and you can do it too. It’s never too late. The world needs the unique gifts that you have stored inside you. And you deserve to be happy and reach your full potential in life. Don’t you want to see who you can be without this addiction in the drivers seat?? You know deep inside that you were created for more than just being a slave to this addiction. Let’s find out what you are really put on this earth to do. I love you guys and I believe in you.❤️❤️❤️

    • Diamond you are doing very well! I enjoy reading your posts always positive. I hope your camping yoga trip went well.

      • Thanks Serenity!……My yoga trip was challenging but very enlightening. We couldn’t have any distractions….no phones, or TV…..so I had to be still and navigate through all the thoughts in my head. It was like staring fear in the face and realizing that #1…my fear is wrong and #2…that getting still with myself tunes me into my true knowing. That’s where my power is. Saying NO to the fear and saying YES to the knowing inside myself. …How is your painting going??

        • Wow that sounds like your yoga trip was very enlightening. Definitely something to take forward.
          I have another painting finished and working on a third. My perspective is off on the third I’m hoping while painting it I can realign it. That will teach me to pay more attention. I’ll post my second painting. Hugs