Originally posted by governor2012… But what’s done is done. I’ve been in denial for some time now. I thought I was in control. I thought I could stop anytime I wanted. I thought I could go with a limit on betting. But I can’t. I’ve got a problem and I realize that now. I’m going to get my life back …
Good evening Governor, welcome to GT, a place where getting your life back can provide a road map to follow. It is found in the postings of others and the advice that you find in learning about their journey — you are not alone.
My name is Larry and I too am a compulsive gambler, my last bet was October 17, 2011, a bet after over 4 yers of being gambling free and attempting to throw the Hail Mary pass that Danchester referred to, a desperate act that ended in not only an interception but a lost of the game and a setback in the standings. Now I am working more at getting my life back and living gambling free instead of just being gambling free. Both is a One Day At A Time process, but I feel that working towards a real life that is gambling free is better than just working at stopping gambling. We have all stopped gambling many ***** before when in denial, it was easy, but now that you know that you are a CG its will be a big help in moving forward and correcting the things that this addiction feeds on — the way to combat the addiction is to make changes in your character, lifestyle, and way of thinking.
Interceptions may be part of the game, but once they happen it is like you say, it happened and its over — recovery is progress not perfection, and progress is moving the ball forward in spite of any loss of yardage.
God’s speed, use your Higher Power to guide and strengthen you.
LarryThanks to my Higher Power, My 3G's – God, GA, and GT, "Day Two Is Another Day Behind" and with the help from all I hope to continue to remain gambling free.
