Redemption - The journey of a recovering gambling addict.

Sarahwithlove

Amazing achievement 

alt80

Brilliant news, congratulations mate.

Lonelygambler

Still gamble free, spent a few ££ on sorting the garden out this month and my wife’s birthday. 

Most importantly no new debt. 

I will update once I have some more time. 

I started this diary with a mission to clear my debt and tackling my gambling. 

This month has been a good month, no thoughts of gambling no nothing. Very happy. 

in_need_of_direction

Excellent news

peb

You are indeed doing so well.  

There used to be a support group on here called the long haulers club (I think it's no more) and people who had a long journey ahead reminded each other that it to make the journey sustainable they needed an occasional minimum payment month or treat that was acceptable.   Just to remind you of this as you don't want to hate your life - I am posting this after reading about your down patch.

Some people prefer to throw everything at the debt and get to the finishing point quicker but other people need to include a  treat now and then or include holidays in the budget 

Lonelygambler

Evening All,

Time for a slight update:

No Gambling – Recovery is going well. I still can’t believe the journey I’ve been on since joining my recovery group and holding myself accountable.

Finances – A few unexpected costs have eaten into my recovery fund recently.

• Two kitchen cabinet brackets failed, and the units came off the wall. Thankfully, the wall wasn’t damaged or anyone was hurt. It cost £160 for a fitter to put right.
• Over the summer, I completed a big DIY project, levelling the garden. I also bought the children a large trampoline and sandpit, and did some painting and panelling indoors. Altogether this came to around £1,000.

Because of this, I haven’t cleared much debt over the past three months. However, I’m really pleased to say I’ve paid off my Lloyds card completely today. 

That leaves me with one substantial card remaining – and I’m determined to keep moving forward.

LG

FootyFanDan

You have made great progress, well done on tackling both the debt and the gambling you should be really proud 

bubblycrazy

Well done for paying off another card. One more to go! 👏

Lonelygambler

So, tonight for the first time in nearly two years we went out:

Paid for a baby sitter and had a meal with friends. 

I didn't think I would be here when I admitted to my gambling addiction. 

LG

HampshireH

Lonelygambler said:

So, tonight for the first time in nearly two years we went out:

Paid for a baby sitter and had a meal with friends. 

I didn't think I would be here when I admitted to my gambling addiction. 

LG

Hope you had a great evening and the first of many!