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Don posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 7 months agoNot sure where to start, but here I am. Down over six figures again this year. Time to stop, but not sure I have the willpower to do so. Planning on attending my local GA meeting next week. Father of 4. Wife knows I play, but does not know how much. Never owned a home. I foresee this destroying my life. Hope it’s not too late.
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Don's profile was updated 1 years, 7 months ago
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Hi Don
Never too late to stop and start recovery and develop a better way of thinking and living
When I crashed I was about to lose my family and home. And almost lost my job.
But over time I was able to repair my relationship with my family retired from a 30 year job
and today 20 years later of not placing a bet One Day At A Time I own my home…[Read more]
I’m only a ‘newbie’ here and certainly not qualified to give official advice…I’m in the process of trying to clear things up myself… The ONLY thing I can offer to you (and it is unasked for advice, I realize ) is to self-exclude yourself from wherever you gamble. I have done so but waited way past the time I should have done it. AND it was…[Read more]
I did that (self-exclude) myself in April. It makes a world of difference. I actually have money now for things needed! I don’t miss the casinos AT ALL!!
Good to know others that have done it….
It took many attempts and fail, but I’m on the better path. Not easy, but worth it 😉