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Since I started gambling I knew it wasn’t right. I did it anyways
It seemed to fill voids for me. It added a sense of excitement.
It also took my time my money.
It’s been a real struggle to stop I believe i finally have. I’ve learned to hate it as much as I loved it.
Those slot machines are so tricky and greedy.
I’m not sure why but along with my sobriety. I am tested with life stresses a business deal I was counting on gone bad and even worse my sister 11 years younger than myself just learnt she has pancreatic cancer. As far as we know they plan to operate. She has gone too the ocean this week too walk on the sand and see the stars. My struggles are small compared to hers. But really she is my struggle too I want her to get through this.
Much love ❤️
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Please take care. The battle to beat gambling is a big battle but it can be won and controlled. I feel that just the last few weeks I have come to hate gambling…..it has been a long time….you will do it…and being there for your sister is your life right now.
Thank you for your kind words frog2255. Much admiration I have for your decision. I plan on staying strong and staying away from gambling. As for my sister we live thousands of miles apart but for years have spoken once and often twice a day on the phone and visit as often as we are able to. My hopes are too go see her soon and after her treatment she said she plans too visit me.
Sorry to hear this
We have to remember the instant gratification of gambling to forget other problems wont make them go away. Its only a vice to forget them for the time being. Staying busy is the key good or bad. Our emotions will have us knocking on the devils door, both when we are extremely happy and feel we cannot be defeated or when we are at our worst. I wish you nothing but the best !!
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Thank you Flavourman Your words are wise and I’ll continue to be careful. So far I’m doing well and will keep busy. I slowed down with my art work but will pick it up again I’ve been thinking about it a lot.
So sorry to hear about your sister.. Hope that operation and treat goes well for her…. and also that your business recovers and you get some work… It’s so stressful dealing with so much at once… Getting back to painting will help quite a bit… takes your mind to another place… take care Serenity… Lindy
Thank you Lindy
My sister will know next week when they will operate. Also the sentiments about my business I’ll keep trying. Painting I’ve been thinking about it and plan on starting up again soon. I really do enjoy it.
Nice hearing from you thank you for your kind words. I hope all is going well for you!
Just a wee note… I don’t know if I mentioned on this site… but my husband has Alzheimer’s and is in hospital waiting for long term care. Gambling online seemed to fill a void and help me forget… but it got out of control and kids (grown kids) found out… so now I have at least the painting to take my mind to another place…. I can sure identify with the stress factors of life… I really hope and pray things go well… take care Lindy