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Can I ever gamble again.


Can I ever gamble again. NO I CANT...why, because I cant gamble responsibly. I have no control when gambling. However I Have control when not gambling. I can put all sorts of preventative measures in place because my mind is clear and not addled. An addiction in any form is incurable but it can be arrested, locked away never to be used again. Gambling like substance addiction has a common factor. Its the first bet that does the damage. My next bet will not be today, maybe tomorrow and as tomorrow never comes I will be safe. When its my time to leave this world my gravestone should read.
MY NAME WAS MICK.....I WAS A COMPULSIVE GAMBLER

MICK. (G.H.)
Re: Can I ever gamble again.
I can never gamble again either Mick, if I do, it would have disasterous consequences.

Thanx for all the hard work you guys and gals do at Gordon House, you help to keep so many people in recovery and give them the support they so desperately need, including myself. A job well done. xx
Re: Can I ever gamble again.
Good post Mick. They can put that on my grave as well. until then..... I AM a Compoulsive Gambler
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Hi Mick, I too am a Compulsive Gambler. I have no control when it comes to gambling. I can no longer gamble. Thanks for all that you guys do. I am sooo many miles away from you there, but I am so VERY thankful for all of you. Maria
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Totally agree Mick. When my time is up, I hope my gambling will be a distant memory by then and people remember the good things I did for my nearest and dearest and in my community. Something like 'Tony was a jolly good bloke' would do!

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When I don't gamble, I win!

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