Tino-I go to GA every week and I do not find it dramatic. I do believe finding the right meeting for you is important. I have been in recovery for 5.5 years and have remained with the same meeting the entire time. I believe for me GA is a pivotal part of my recovery. Are you in an area that you can try other meetings as I am in an area that has a multitude of meetings to try. I know recovery is so very hard, but I will say so very worth it. Please keep trying as there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel.
Example . My sponsor says GamTalk is no good for me but i wanted and need to start this conversation with you as i doubt myself, you reinforce what i know and helpo mke battle my own sick mind brother thx you
I have had no problems with attending both GA and Gamtalk. The great thing about GA is that it is in person vs. Gamtalk is virtual. Nothing beats the in person meetings with all of the raw emotion.
Hi Tino
I agree BT if one finds the right room GA is a gift to recovery
I have been in GA for just over 21 years and still attend because in my room we don’t just talk about recovery issues we can dump whatever problems we are dealing with it the middle of the room and move on.
And always someone will reach out to you.
Here is a poem I read when I first started recovery in GA
ANOTHER CHANCE
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.
Tino-I go to GA every week and I do not find it dramatic. I do believe finding the right meeting for you is important. I have been in recovery for 5.5 years and have remained with the same meeting the entire time. I believe for me GA is a pivotal part of my recovery. Are you in an area that you can try other meetings as I am in an area that has a multitude of meetings to try. I know recovery is so very hard, but I will say so very worth it. Please keep trying as there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel.
Example . My sponsor says GamTalk is no good for me but i wanted and need to start this conversation with you as i doubt myself, you reinforce what i know and helpo mke battle my own sick mind brother thx you
I have had no problems with attending both GA and Gamtalk. The great thing about GA is that it is in person vs. Gamtalk is virtual. Nothing beats the in person meetings with all of the raw emotion.
Hi Tino
I agree BT if one finds the right room GA is a gift to recovery
I have been in GA for just over 21 years and still attend because in my room we don’t just talk about recovery issues we can dump whatever problems we are dealing with it the middle of the room and move on.
And always someone will reach out to you.
Here is a poem I read when I first started recovery in GA
ANOTHER CHANCE
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.
Nice poem thank you for sharing.
i absolutely loved this poem from the first time i read it
Ive been to multiple meetings daily in my first week of vacation and my 30 days get closer one day at a time with the emotional benefits