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yolip posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 2 months agoWow I am so happy to see some members here are doing great in their recovery ♥️ Flavorman, Diamond, Serenity, Steve.. I’m so grateful for your support ! You all are my inspiration And Mr Kenl, thank you for the readings and this site. When I felt my world was crumbling down on me, it was here where I found solace. Hugs to all.
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Hi Serenity! I am anxiously waiting for them. It could be a week or two before they arrive. Still sourcing other materials too, which is occupying most of my free time. When an urge to gamble comes, I tell myself I need the money for the materials and then the urge is gone instantly. Saw your painting. It’s lovely. You have a gift! Just don’t for…[Read more]
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Yolip you are so sweet. Thank you for the nice compliments. I am so very proud of you. You reason with yourself. And your priority is you and your passion too create so wonderful. Hugs. We really do need powerful things to occupy our minds. When I paint gambling doesn’t enter my thoughts not even for a mili second. Nor other stressors in my l…[Read more]
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Hi Drm, my why is me. I want to be the best of me. So I can share the happiness to everyone around me, specially my loved ones.
Finding my passion is the key for me. To be able to express myself. It gave my soul life again. I am excited once again. It took me a while to realize this but a lot of soul searching helped. Gambling has taken so much…[Read more]-
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Hey Diamond! Yours will be the first bracelet I will create, with so much love. Take care and enjoy what’s left of the weekend 🙂
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
You are absolutely right. Forgiving one’s self is very difficult, but it’s the only way we could move forward. Try not to look at the pain of the past but look forward to the peace and happiness of life without gambling. we will get there, one day at a time.
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
That demon will knock over and over and it will test you. Don’t you open that door for it again. Enjoy the game and wishing you the best !
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yolip posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 2 months agoIt’s been 3 weeks. Urges come and go, sometimes really bad. But my mind is getting more peaceful day by day. My hearts is full of love for my forgiving and supportive husband. I am full of excitement for the jewelry business I am starting. I used to think life will be lonely without gambling, but the truth is life was lonelier when I was g…[Read more]
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Forgiving ourselves – difficult but necessary. You wouldn’t kick a loved one while they’re down but unconsciously, we do it to ourselves.
If we could have done better, we would have. All we can do is forgive ourselves, focus on why change is necessary, and then move forward.
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You are absolutely right. Forgiving one’s self is very difficult, but it’s the only way we could move forward. Try not to look at the pain of the past but look forward to the peace and happiness of life without gambling. we will get there, one day at a time.
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Love it yolip! You’re doing it!!!❤️❤️❤️…. I can’t wait to see my new bracelet from your beautiful jewelry line.❤️❤️❤️
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Hey Diamond! Yours will be the first bracelet I will create, with so much love. Take care and enjoy what’s left of the weekend 🙂
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Hi Yolip
Sounds like you are doing okay hugs. Have your stones arrived yet for your jewelry? I joined an art site. Gonna become famous now 🙂-
Hi Serenity! I am anxiously waiting for them. It could be a week or two before they arrive. Still sourcing other materials too, which is occupying most of my free time. When an urge to gamble comes, I tell myself I need the money for the materials and then the urge is gone instantly. Saw your painting. It’s lovely. You have a gift! Just don’t for…[Read more]
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Yolip you are so sweet. Thank you for the nice compliments. I am so very proud of you. You reason with yourself. And your priority is you and your passion too create so wonderful. Hugs. We really do need powerful things to occupy our minds. When I paint gambling doesn’t enter my thoughts not even for a mili second. Nor other stressors in my l…[Read more]
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Oh my Chili sounds so good. I wish I could see your paintings someday. What a gift you have, I could barely draw a stick lol.
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Hi Serenity, I was thinking about you yesterday because you mentioned this to me last week. That it would help if I turn to what inspires me and find my passion. I woke up this morning still excited and no urge to gamble. You are so totally right. A million thanks to you and much love back your way.
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Awe Yolip
I’m so happy for you. Guess what we influence each other. I started an on line painting course today. I can’t tell you how good it feels too hold a paint brush again. I’m not finished my painting is a course on loose painting. Which is something I need. Because I love detail. I think if I can learn too combine the two. I should be able…[Read more]-
Oh my Chili sounds so good. I wish I could see your paintings someday. What a gift you have, I could barely draw a stick lol.
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Thank you Cjg.. your day sounds awesome too. I’m so happy for us! Gambling made me forget that there is life and happiness outside of it. There are other things in life that can make us feel alive again.. especially our love ones. Keep going.. you got this !
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Awwww thank you so much Diamond ! It will be my pleasure! I will be making semi precious stone bracelets. I ordered Obsidian, Jade, Garnet and Tiger’s eye.
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Oooo!!! Obsidian for sure please!! Thanks!
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Thank you Steve it truly feels awesome !! Now I believe that if we stay long enough from gambling, things get better day by day.! Let’s do this. Let’s fight it and win it! Have a great great evening !!
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yolip posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 2 months agoYesterday I was with extreme urge to gamble. I just got paid Friday with some money in the bank. Today literally tried to log onto the online casino app. Good thing there’s a self exclusion in place. I was going crazy …a little later I remembered that one thing I’ve always wanted to do. Jewelry making. It’s a hobby that I want to turn into…[Read more]
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Wow, is that ever awesome! What a great thought to have instead of gambling do you have a great day!
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Thank you Steve it truly feels awesome !! Now I believe that if we stay long enough from gambling, things get better day by day.! Let’s do this. Let’s fight it and win it! Have a great great evening !!
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You just put a big smile on my face yolip!! That is so great!! I want to be your first customer. Could you make me a bracelet? What are my color choices?
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Awwww thank you so much Diamond ! It will be my pleasure! I will be making semi precious stone bracelets. I ordered Obsidian, Jade, Garnet and Tiger’s eye.
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Oooo!!! Obsidian for sure please!! Thanks!
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Awesome Yolip!
That urge is a tough one to overcome but you made it by doing something that you are passionate about. Today, I went to church, spent time with my family and spent the majority of the day doing Uber. I have a regular 9-5 but doing Uber keeps my mind busy and away from gambling. Just made dinner and now relaxing with my lady. Today…[Read more]
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Thank you Cjg.. your day sounds awesome too. I’m so happy for us! Gambling made me forget that there is life and happiness outside of it. There are other things in life that can make us feel alive again.. especially our love ones. Keep going.. you got this !
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Hi Yolip
That’s so wonderful you turned your urges to gamble into being productive. I am excited for you. I will turn too painting and sketching when I can find the time.
That’s something since I was a child I wanted too do. A neighbor called me the other day to sketch a picture for him for a friend he has seen some of my work and said he kno…[Read more]-
Hi Serenity, I was thinking about you yesterday because you mentioned this to me last week. That it would help if I turn to what inspires me and find my passion. I woke up this morning still excited and no urge to gamble. You are so totally right. A million thanks to you and much love back your way.
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Awe Yolip
I’m so happy for you. Guess what we influence each other. I started an on line painting course today. I can’t tell you how good it feels too hold a paint brush again. I’m not finished my painting is a course on loose painting. Which is something I need. Because I love detail. I think if I can learn too combine the two. I should be able…[Read more]-
Oh my Chili sounds so good. I wish I could see your paintings someday. What a gift you have, I could barely draw a stick lol.
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
My therapy sessions are free. It’s under a program called CALGETS (California Gambling Education and Treatment Services) It’s a collab between the Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program (UGSP) here in Los Angeles. I don’t know where you are but you can check the internet for free resources in your area. It’s how I found it.
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Thanks for the info!
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How about 90 meetings in 90 days? Just throwing another idea out there for you Cjg. It helps to surround yourself with people who support the changes you want to make. A whole new world is possible Cjg but you have to want it with all your heart. I believe you have incredible gifts to share with the world. I beli you deserve to be happy. Change is…[Read more]
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Sorry for the misspelling. That middle sentence should read “ I believe you deserve to be happy.”
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yolip posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 2 months agoI just wanted to share the lyrics of a song I really love. I listened to it today and felt it deeply.
Somehow I felt my heart is mending.“When friends who care
Can’t be there
To ease away my pain
And peace of mind
It’s hard to find
Like sunlight in the rain
God sees my heart
The deepest part
Inside this lonely me
And reachin’ in
His love…[Read more]-
Good thoughts thx
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Cjg, don’t beat your self up. I slipped so many times too. Continue learning from mistakes. Have you considered counselling or GA?
I was battling with the strong urges today (it’s weekend) and was getting afraid I might slip again. I had a session with therapist and it really helped me.-
Hi Yolip!
I think the only way to get out of this gambling addiction is by talking to a professional or going to GA. I’m going to call my insurance and see what’s covered. This really has to stop. My mind is always bringing me back to this lousy state and I’m just tired…
I hope all is well with you Yolip! Please don’t slip as I have…
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My therapy sessions are free. It’s under a program called CALGETS (California Gambling Education and Treatment Services) It’s a collab between the Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program (UGSP) here in Los Angeles. I don’t know where you are but you can check the internet for free resources in your area. It’s how I found it.
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Thanks for the info!
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How about 90 meetings in 90 days? Just throwing another idea out there for you Cjg. It helps to surround yourself with people who support the changes you want to make. A whole new world is possible Cjg but you have to want it with all your heart. I believe you have incredible gifts to share with the world. I beli you deserve to be happy. Change is…[Read more]
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Sorry for the misspelling. That middle sentence should read “ I believe you deserve to be happy.”
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 3 months ago
Cjg ! I’m sure your fiance will be so proud of you ! What a great 72 hours ain’t it?
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yolip posted a new activity comment 1 years, 3 months ago
Durr, thank you! Agree with everything you said. We must be vigilante at the point when we starting to slip.
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Hi Durr! Such great advice. We all have the power to retrain our brains just like you lift weights to get stronger. I like to call it a mindset reset. Be patient and kind to yourself. We are all works in progress.❤️
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Yolip you deserve the best this world has too offer. We are in this recovery together. Day by day. Hugs
Sometimes it takes a village😂😂…….thank you for being here yolip and everyone else. Nobody else in my life really understands the struggle. It feels so comforting to know you guys can relate. xx
It’s a privilege to be part of this group I really feel that.