@kchappelow
Active 2 years, 7 months ago-
KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Way to go Bernme! I am right there with you! We can do this ODAAT.
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KC posted an update in the group
Community 3 years, 3 months agoDay 4 and feeling so much better in my mind. Praying for a continued recovery in 2021. ODAAT
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Mitten08, that is wonderful news. I am on day 3. While I am looking forward to a week, two weeks, my first 30 days, I am taking ADAAT. Gambling is poison. I refer to the addiction as “my monster.” I am choosing not to feed him with the help of my highest power. I am grateful for the support of my husband and family, too. I cannot imagine…[Read more]
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi IA! I’m here. I am working on day 3 in my recovery. ODAAT, One Day at a Time. Last bet 12/28/20. I am hoping to have a new year without gambling.
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Hello Kc. Im Nigerian. Just lost another job due to gambling. Been to prison for a week. Been publicly shamed. I feel like my life is over. I spend days in bed just crying. I barely eat anymore. I really feel like my life is over.
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IA, the money can be replaced. You cannot my friend. You can get through this and come out the other side. You are a good person who like many of us got addicted to gambling. You can start your road to recovery. You are worth living and recovering. You can help others in the process. With time, you will realize how hideous this addiction…[Read more]
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sthi to forwardinglookI’m . much soyou nkTha
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IA, you can get through this. https://12step.org/references/12-step-versions/ga/ is a good resource. One day at a time. You are not alone.
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
I can relate. I have been there and done that. I am on Day 3 of my recovery, working the steps. I am already experiencing peace of mind and I am grateful to be off that never-ending roller coaster. I always found a way to feed the addiction, I named “the monster.” I found ways around blocking myself. First, after banning myself from the…[Read more]
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http://www.gamblock.com/ You may use this site and download it for your country… Cat
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Gabs, I pray for you and hope you will pray for me, too. My last bet was 12/28. I am working the steps and putting the work into recovery. I am hopeful for the first time, with my higher power’s help, I can remain a recovering CG.
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Mozzie55 great post! I was reading that the brain of an addict is much like someone addicted to drugs.
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Hi KC and thanks for your comment, ‘man’ is very self destructive, if not we would not damage our bodies with alcohol, poison ourselves with drugs, mess up our lungs and heart with cigarettes or lose every penny that we worked hard for at the casino. We are far from perfect but recognising those faults and understanding more about why we do these…[Read more]
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi Amy. You are in the right place. If you click Chat you can join the session that runs from 6-8pst. That is a place where we do a GA type chat that is moderated. You are not alone. I am a recovering CG and very new in my recovery. The people here are loving, supportive, and we have all been there.
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
This post has helped me tremendously. I would much rather be a recovering CG than a CG. I like recovering!
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Thank you so much mozzie55 for this post. I will undoubtedly remember this Christmas as a series of bad choices and pray next Christmas will be entirely different. ODAAT
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Such a wonderful post. Ken L, you have been a life line to me. Such a tremendous help. I am learning to take one day at a time (ODAAT) and converse with my higher power who I choose God daily. I rely on His power, His strength, and His mercy to help me. I absolutely know I cannot do this alone. I am so grateful for gamtalk and…[Read more]
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi Dawson, I can relate. What is helping me is working the 12 step program. I was in denial of my gambling problem for over two years. I thought I could control it. Now I realize I am a recovering compulsive gambler. I am powerless over gambling and my life has become unmanageable. There is a good course at http://www.gamblerhealing.com that is…[Read more]
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi Chris, I can relate. What is helping me is working the 12 step program. I was in denial of my gambling problem for over two years. I thought I could control it. Now I realize I am a recovering compulsive gambler. I am powerless over gambling and my life has become unmanageable. There is a good course at http://www.gamblerhealing.com that is…[Read more]
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi carlooch, I can related. What is helping me is working the 12 step program. I was in denial of my gambling problem for over two years. I thought I could control it. Now I realize I am a recovering compulsive gambler. I am powerless over gambling and my life has become unmanageable. There is a good course at http://www.gamblerhealing.com that is…[Read more]
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
That is what compulsive gamblers do, it is how our brain is wired. I have done this several times over and over. If $9,000 is your total gambling debt, it would be good to stop now. Things only get worse for us. We cannot control our gambling and it is a good idea to just set aside a little each month to repay the debt. You are a good person.…[Read more]
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KC posted an update in the group
Community 3 years, 4 months agoHere’s to a new day, making a decision to turn my will over to my higher power. Doing my best to stay connected to Him. Hoping to turn this ship around. Great advice everyone, especially on researching the cunningness of the Casino. They know what they are doing. They make millions and billions doing it. Let’s stop giving them our money!…[Read more]
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 4 months ago
One thing my uncle told me is to realize you will get the urges, then think, let’s see if I still feel like gambling in a minute, in a half hour, in an hour, whatever it takes to push through it. He also told me to try to find something to take it’s place. For some, that is walking, for others it is sleeping. Lord knows we need to catch up on…[Read more]
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KC posted a new activity comment 3 years, 4 months ago
I can relate CJ. It is going to take time for me to get my husband to trust me again. I have lied to him so many times. I am very manipulative. I don’t like the person I am right now. I definitely want to change. I also want to be able to tell the truth again, nothing but the truth.
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KC posted an update in the group
Community 3 years, 4 months agoWell, my husband finally gave me an ultimatum which I needed. I am fairly new to recovery and had a slip. So, I ordered a dog tag with the serenity prayer and put today’s date as my recovery date. I will most likely be talking to you all more! I pray for each of you and know completely what this sickness feels like. We don’t ever intend to get…[Read more]
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Hi KC, First you have to understand yourself before others will understand you. Not an easy task but it can be done. I went to Gamcare which is free and they do not judge you but they do help you understand the why. Only we have the answers within us and trust me, they are in there, we just need help to find them. For me ultimatums never worked…[Read more]
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KC's profile was updated 3 years, 4 months ago
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I just read your reply KC to my email today and I have to say to you…BRAVO! I know how hard it is to release control of finances as I did the same back in 2007 and hubby took them over. That is having guts and determination to be open and willing to DO what is needed to help YOU but also it safeguards your hubby and family as well. I didn’t like…[Read more]