• Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 11 months ago

    Joining this page is a great place to start. Welcome! It was just a few months ago I was in the same spot. Take a few deep breaths and know this is a one day at a time thing. Don’t let the repercussions of your addiction overwhelm you. It may seem like you are in a hole that you will never be able to climb out of but you c,an one day at a time.

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago

    That’s great! Way to go. Thank you for being such an inspiration!

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago

    When I told my husband, I decided to write a letter to him. This way I was able to say everything I was feeling and what I needed him to do to help me, without getting into a discussion and not being able to say all that I felt he needed to know. I told him I would be ready to talk face to face after he took some time to process things and was…[Read more]

    • Great suggestion Browniegrl.
      When we been with a partner for many years we expect them to be a mind reader and when they don’t do or act how we want or think they should we get upset and hurt.

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago

    Gratitude is such an important piece to finding joy in our current circumstances. Here is a write up I wrote a few years ago for work.

    Gratitude: being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness

    I saw an article on my FaceBook newsfeed about gratitude. At that moment I didn’t have time to read the article. As…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago

    Thank you Serenity! I feel very blessed. It hasn’t always been easy. He was in the military for 23 years and each time he came back from a deployment it was like starting over as we both changed so much in the time we were apart.

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago

    Well said Serenity and Lindy

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago

    Welcome! Based on this wall you will see that you are not alone in this. If you live in the US see if your state has a Responsible Gaming Database. I live in Michigan. I filed paperwork to be place on the registery. By being on the registry I am prohibited from even logging onto online gambling sites for 5 years. If I do try to login a…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago

    Hi Nicolep. I totally understand. After the first time I went to my husband he helped me pay off a few things and helped me set up a budget to get myself out of the rest of my debt. A few months later I had to go to him again because I found myself in a horrible spot with payday loans. I was so worried to tell him because I knew he would be…[Read more]

    • Browniegrl you really have a good relationship with your husband. That’s so beautiful!

      • Thank you Serenity! I feel very blessed. It hasn’t always been easy. He was in the military for 23 years and each time he came back from a deployment it was like starting over as we both changed so much in the time we were apart.

    • Browniegrl i just want to say thank you for your encouraging words. Between your response and attending my first GA meeting on Friday, I decided it was time to buck up, and come clean to my husband. You were right — he was so much more understanding, gentle and kind than I was expecting him to be. He reminded me that in our vows we promised to…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 11 months, 2 weeks ago

    I know I don’t post often but I come on daily and read all of the posts. It has been 8 weeks since gambled online. I couldn’t have done that without this group!

    • Browniegrl nice to see your post. 8 weeks that’s really wonderful. Congratulations 🥳 🤗 you are part of the success of this group. Knowing your ability to move forward helps me move forward also. I’m very proud of your accomplishment . It takes a lot of determination and strength to get where you are. You have to find that right from the core of…[Read more]

    • Woot woot 🎉. Awesome!! I feel the same way.

  • Browniegrl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 year ago

    Today is a good day. I’ve been clean from online gambling for almost 6 weeks. I made it to spring break (middle school teacher). I’m packing for a trip to warmth and sunshine. Life if good right now. A few months ago my life was not good. I was in a very dark place. A big thank you to everyone who has shared their stories and words of…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago

    Self Exclusion has helped me. I was an online gambler. My state has a database for people who would like to be self excluded from all online gaming sites. If I do try to log on a message pops up that says I am not eligible to log on until Feb 13 of 2028. While I still think about gambling and miss playing my favorite game it is helpful to know…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago

    Sometimes we are our own worst critic. I’m sorry you are struggling. I have been where you are. It may not seem like it now but the days do get better. This really is a one day at a time thing.
    The best thing that I did was remove the temptation by joining my state’s responsible gaming database. I am not even able to log onto an online…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 year ago

    There might be snow on the ground but the sun is shining! If you are going through a dark cold time in life please know that better days are coming. I remember moments of feeling like I would never feel ok again. I still have along way to go but there have been some moments of victory! Celebrate your victories no matter how small they may be.…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago

    Take it one day at a time. I have been at day 1 many many many times. Just know that you are not alone and we are here to help and support you!

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago

    I have been where you are right now. (Except my addiction was with online casinos). It was a way to block out things happening in my life. This past fall I hit rock bottom and spent the next few months having many day ones of trying to dig myself out. About 6 weeks ago I finally was able to find the help I needed. Each day is a new…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago

    It really is one day at a time. We have all been where you are.

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago

    I am so sorry. I hope that things at work turn around quickly for you!

    • Thank you Browniegrl
      I’m going to keep my fingers crossed. Enjoy your day!

  • Browniegrl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 year ago

    It has been just over 3 weeks since I gambled online. It feels so good to actually have money left over from my paycheck and not have to ask my husband for a loan. (We keep our finances separately). I am also looking ahead at paying some things off and having spending money for an upcoming spring break trip to Florida to see my parents. I do…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago

    I understand how you are feeling. I have found myself in a position of taking out a high interest loan.
    A few things that have helped me with my online gaming are having my husband turn on parental restrictions on my phone. I cannot download apps without a code and on only my husband knows the code. Another that has helped is being added to…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago

    Good news.

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