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

    I gambled yesterday. Not proud of it at all. I keep telling myself I will stop but something gets in me where I think I can control it. But of course I cannot. I’m at an impasse. I know gambling does not fit my life well. I’m unsure how to replace it, how to stop, how to create a new productive life for myself. I had stopped gambling once for sev…[Read more]

    • I sure understand, JerMe. Man, do I understand.
      Here’s the good news… You know you can be and stay BET FREE because you did it for seven years.
      I recently shared my story as a gambling addict on a podcast, and it might help to listen to it as I shared it…[Read more]

      • Thank you Cat! I am listening to the podcast. I think it’s you speaking and halfway through I have tears in my eyes hearing your story. I hear so many similarities- the abusive family, the mother who hurts with her words, the mental health problems. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I am very touched to hear it. When you asked why do I…[Read more]

        • Oh my, thank you, JerMe, for the kind words. And See?
          You understand, and it is why all of us should listen to other’s stories to gain HOPE and know we can recover. Stories of others have power and are tools to connect and hear those things we do have in common. I am happy you listened to the podcast.
          I do have a full Relapse Prevention Guide…[Read more]

  • JerMe posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

    Gambling is such a terribly insidious disease. It sounds as though they are completely numb – numb to everything around them. Sadly there isn’t a single right answer to resolve any of it. However what comes to mind is an intervention. Perhaps that would “awaken” them to their destructive ways? I think it’s important for problem gamblers to know…[Read more]