• KellyK posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 4 months, 3 weeks ago

    Do you believe in the talk that addicts have been abused, neglected or abandoned?

    • Common thread for some addicts but not everyone.
      In my many years in Gamblers Anonymous meetings I have met many people who have come from great family growing up
      and solid relationships but for whatever reason gambling got a hold of them and they couldn’t stop on their own.
      And congrats on your 10 years in recovery 🙂 Keep it up ODAAT
      God Bless
      Ken L YBIR

    • People like to think that addiction doesn’t discriminate but in my personal experience I’ve seen some shared traits among us but not the ones you describe. This addiction “selects” people who are bad at delaying gratification and gauging consequences . And also who tend to be impulsive and looking to escape.

      • …..The great news is these traits can be changed if we choose to work on them. Happy Holidays and Congrats on a decade of clean time!!😊❤️❤️❤️

    • I grew up in a loving home so I’ve always wondered then, what happened to me?