• Eva posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 years, 2 months ago

    Good morning all I hope everyone’s day is hopeful,
    I thank the Lord for the people in this support group that can spot and address issues before they start. I found myself not just looking for a reason but coming up with one to go all the way backward and it was immediately brought to my attention and called out for what it was am for that I’m tru…[Read more]

  • Eva posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

    Mozzie55 thank you for pointing that out to me you’re absolutely right. I need to stay focused on me and my goals. I sat and went through my bank account and started adding up all I could physically see that went on gambling and I must say, I was truly overwhelmed especially when I got the $6000 mark and this was in 3 months time. I don’t want to…[Read more]

    • We have all been where you are right now, the good news is that as you lift yourself out of the ‘fog of addiction’ life does become a whole lot easier. Everything in life is as easy or as difficult as we want to make it. If you can view your urges as a sign of your healing instead of a driving force that persists, you will find your recovery mor…[Read more]

  • Eva posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 years, 2 months ago

    Good evening everyone first off for me to God be the glory!! I try and post something every day about what’s going on with me. It’s important to me because it keeps me focused. I am dealing with a little sadness and anxiety. Sadness because I miss my mom who passed away in 2005 and anxiety because I have to go home for the weekend. I’m not sure…[Read more]

    • Hello Eva,
      Do be careful, you need to keep your mind clear and focused on your own goal, do not confuse the issue with your partner with your recovery or even worse use it as an excuse to relapse.
      The only thing we have control over is ourselves, not others. If your partner chooses to continue with his habit that is his choice and you have to…[Read more]

      • Mozzie55 thank you for pointing that out to me you’re absolutely right. I need to stay focused on me and my goals. I sat and went through my bank account and started adding up all I could physically see that went on gambling and I must say, I was truly overwhelmed especially when I got the $6000 mark and this was in 3 months time. I don’t want to…[Read more]

        • We have all been where you are right now, the good news is that as you lift yourself out of the ‘fog of addiction’ life does become a whole lot easier. Everything in life is as easy or as difficult as we want to make it. If you can view your urges as a sign of your healing instead of a driving force that persists, you will find your recovery mor…[Read more]

  • Eva posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 years, 2 months ago

    Good afternoon everyone, today is a day the God hath made and I will rejoice and be glad in it!! I got through the weekend without stepping a foot in any casino. Living in Nevada makes it extremely tuff being that they’re everywhere you look. I continue to ask the Lord to take away the desire to gamble just like He did with other strong holds. I f…[Read more]

    • Well done Eva and stay focused on your goal. I posted a link yesterday (see below) it helped me to understand that my addiction/habit was encouraged by outside influences, they did not all come just from within me. The more I understand the easier my life…[Read more]

  • Eva posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Trevanna,
    Welcome!! I’ve been posting here since Monday and it’s been a tremendous support for me. I live in Nevada so overcoming anything here is extremely difficult but since I’ve become a part of this group, I haven’t been to the casino. I got a really strong urge on Friday to go home where my weekend routine was gambling and once I shared…[Read more]

  • Eva posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 years, 2 months ago

    Good evening everyone!!
    Anthony14 I know how that feels I’ve been there as well. What I found comforting was knowing although I fell short I was able to begin again. This support group is helping me tremendously. I live in Nevada so casinos are everywhere I go. What also helps is sharing whatever you’re feeling even if it’s the urge to gambl…[Read more]

  • Eva posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 years, 2 months ago

    Good afternoon all!! Last night before bed I posted some concerns I was having about going home or not going home. As I contemplated just a little bit ago about going home, all of a sudden this urge to gamble hit me like super strong. I played out the entire weekend in my mind and decided against it. I know my recovery depends on me and the…[Read more]

  • Eva posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 years, 2 months ago

    Good evening everyone,
    Before I turn in for the night I want to thank you all for being here for me during this vicious cycle in my life. I have a husband whom also has a gambling addiction and I haven’t told him yet that I’ve been attending a GA support group. Our routine every weekend is to hit the casino and I haven’t yet had an urge to do th…[Read more]

  • Eva posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Camille,
    Welcome 😊This is my fourth day in this forum and I’m very comfortable here and I too are having the same issue. I haven’t had any gambling urges since finding this site which I believe was a divine intervention. My husband has an addiction to gambling as well which makes quitting for me more challenging but in here I find str…[Read more]

  • Eva posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Chuck,
    Thank you for reaching out to me. I will research that information. Is it okay for me to be on this site too?

  • Eva's profile was updated 3 years, 2 months ago

  • Eva posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 years, 2 months ago

    Good morning everyone, I’m new to gamtalk and I’m so grateful to have a community that share a common addiction, because of Covid-19 I couldn’t find any GA meeting places open so this was my last hope. I do have a serious gambling addiction that I’m ready to address and need help doing it.

    • Hello Eva. I’m also new. There are virtual GA meetings available via Zoom across the US and Canada. They are listed on the GA website. I’ve attended a couple so far and they were very good I highly recommend.

    • Hi Chuck,
      Thank you for reaching out to me. I will research that information. Is it okay for me to be on this site too?

    • Hi Eva and Chuck. My name is Trevenna and I am also new here. I came here looking for support and perhaps insight for my gambling addicition. No expecations really, I am just reaching out.

      • Hello Trevanna, and welcome.

      • Hi Trevanna,
        Welcome!! I’ve been posting here since Monday and it’s been a tremendous support for me. I live in Nevada so overcoming anything here is extremely difficult but since I’ve become a part of this group, I haven’t been to the casino. I got a really strong urge on Friday to go home where my weekend routine was gambling and once I shared…[Read more]