Redemption - The journey of a recovering gambling addict.

Lonelygambler

Check in time. 

One of my son’s second birthday party on the weekend. This was a great day and all paid for with NO debit. I’m over the moon I’ve not got into debt for it. This would have been an issue before I committed to this and my recovery. 

30 Children attended! It was chaos but went well. Tried to manage costs but birthday parties are not cheap, thankfully I am lucky to be able to pay for it. 

No gambling. No urges 

Things have definitely improved with my wife. 

LG

FacelessNumber

Sounds lovely, if a bit chaotic! Glad things are improving with your wife.

FootyFanDan

Fab update

Sarahwithlove

That's great update, pleased for you. Nice feeling not using credit isn't it? 

Lonelygambler

Early morning check in. 

One of my boys has been up for an hour and just about got him back to sleep. 

Yes his birthday party was not paid for on credit and left. We had money saved to pay it off. It was expensive but worth it. 

Had a nice pay day today with a hefty back pay and uplift which I can use for Xmas presents and not have to worry about paying it on credit. Going to use 50% of the extra on debt but will see how this months goes as I would like to treat my boys and wife with a few small gifts. 

Previously having money sat in my account would want me to gamble. I really have no desire to waste this money which is pleasing. 

iPhone is now cleared so an extra £62 a month from January. 

Feeling a bit happier this morning. 

LG

Lonelygambler

Also being up has reminded me of my gambling binges and playing cards for hours at night 

Boy is back asleep. 

Time to get some rest. 

mark55man

brilliant updates - every aspect showing good sense and clear judgement

alt80

Absolutely made up for you mate reading your updates. 
Keep on the path.

Lonelygambler

It’s Saturday evening and I’ve just got out the elf ready with advent calendar’s and Xmas PJ’s. 

Things with my wife are probably the best they’ve been, I have been really open with all of my bank accounts and have showed her the CC coming down and not gambling. 

Coming up to 10 months now without a bet. Couldn’t be happier with that and no urges at all.

This month I will just be paying the minimum on my two cards. All loans excluding my car are now finished. Hip Hip Hurrah! 

I have two credit cards left. One I need to move around April time, hopefully to Lloyds or if Virgin will give me a balance transfer card. 

By paying the minimums frees up money for the festive period. Aim is to not use my credit card for any purchases and just one of my bank accounts. 

So, yeah for a gambling addict things are ok at the moment. 

LG

New_in_the_fens

i love all the preparation for Christmas! I hope your children enjoy your elf shenanigans and you have a fab December with your wife and family 🤶🏻