Redemption - The journey of a recovering gambling addict.

FacelessNumber

Have a lovely Christmas with your family! It's not about presents really, just enjoy the time spent with your kids - our eldest is so excited, it's just the best when they're this age! 

Sarahwithlove

Well done you're doing amazing. Whilst it's nice to spend money on people your wife is correct to reign you in. Maybe for next year set yourself a budget for each person. 

Aimingforthegoodlife

You are doing amazing, I think it is so important to share the ups and downs, helps others to realise that it is not a simple change to be made. Incredible work, I hope you and the family have a wonderful Christmas

mark55man

well done and good tidings for the holiday season - stay strong - you got this.

alt80

FacelessNumber said:

Have a lovely Christmas with your family! It's not about presents really, just enjoy the time spent with your kids - our eldest is so excited, it's just the best when they're this age! 

I couldn’t agree more with this. The best Christmases we’ve had have involved lower spending. Keep on the right path you’re doing brilliantly.

Have a great break, Merry Christmas.

Lonelygambler

Boxing Day 

Brings back many gambling stories. Highs and Low’s. 

I’ve found it hard to access my support group over the festive period. Staying at our in-laws till Saturday and quite tricky to get online. 

Gambling hasn’t been on my mind but often when I have a few moments to think the memories come back. 

Plan is to have a chilled day and hopefully get out for a forest walk / bike ride with my boys. 

Might also look at YNAB to see if it’s better than my google sheets. 

LG 

Lonelygambler

alt80 said:

FacelessNumber said:

Have a lovely Christmas with your family! It's not about presents really, just enjoy the time spent with your kids - our eldest is so excited, it's just the best when they're this age! 

I couldn’t agree more with this. The best Christmases we’ve had have involved lower spending. Keep on the right path you’re doing brilliantly.

Have a great break, Merry Christmas.

Absolutely mate. We’ve got a lot from Facebook marketplace and kept adult parents very minimal 

Lonelygambler

mark55man said:

well done and good tidings for the holiday season - stay strong - you got this.

Thank you 

Lonelygambler

Aimingforthegoodlife said:

You are doing amazing, I think it is so important to share the ups and downs, helps others to realise that it is not a simple change to be made. Incredible work, I hope you and the family have a wonderful Christmas

Thanks, plenty of ups and downs to share. 

Merry Christmas 

FootyFanDan

Hope you and the family had a really good xmas 🎅 
I think the way you share both the ups and downs is a great thing, you must be so proud of your progress. You are inspiring others with your journey too.