• needinghopenhelp posted a new activity comment 1 years ago

    Hi, Im sorry you are going through this. I just wanted to let you know that there are many other types of support programs, many of them based in science, like CBT, DBT, and just so many options to connect with people who have problem behaviors. I attend zoom meetings in a variety of formats. Your recovery is your choice as to how it works for…[Read more]

  • needinghopenhelp posted a new activity comment 1 years, 4 months ago

    I have not found that friend. Or any sober living friends. I have realized life is not easy and obstacles and missing the joy of love will be with me forever. 90 days abstinent from Gambling. 60 days alcohol free. A lot of work. Still have feelings of what brought me down, and resurfaced grief I do not think the mind will let go until it is…[Read more]

  • needinghopenhelp posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 4 months ago

    Day 79, completely abstinent. I feel good this morning.

    Next week I have an interview for a job that will put me back to a place say around 2015 when I was doing well with a good job and gambling had not taken over every thought, word, or deed that I at that time enjoyed.

    Then things turned into a nightmare. Every bit of money I earned went…[Read more]

  • needinghopenhelp posted a new activity comment 1 years, 6 months ago

    That is awesome Johnny. I have been abstinent for 38 days, and I have money in my bank account and a plan to get my debts covered. I am so grateful I made this choice.

    • Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out if you need to call,email,text I think it’s healthy to have a good listener with this addiction

  • needinghopenhelp posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 6 months ago

    Hello,

    I am long time listener, first time poster. Tomorrow will be my 30 days bet free. I am so happy to report the positive changes I have been through. However, so many raw emotions. It has taken me several years to get to this point. I just wanted to say I am so grateful for signing up for the emails, because somehow I eventually started…[Read more]

  • needinghopenhelp became a registered member 5 years, 4 months ago