You are so right on how we can change how we react to situations and reflect on what's important in life.
Self-care is also key during these times.
Keep fighting, keep going and I will happily join you in making lemonade!
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can I see the light
- Hello3 [facilitator]
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Re: can I see the light
Hi @pamela thanks for sharing with us, I can only imagine how significant this change is for you.
You are so right on how we can change how we react to situations and reflect on what's important in life.
Self-care is also key during these times.
Keep fighting, keep going and I will happily join you in making lemonade!
You are so right on how we can change how we react to situations and reflect on what's important in life.
Self-care is also key during these times.
Keep fighting, keep going and I will happily join you in making lemonade!
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- pamela
- Senior Member
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Re: can I see the light
I have just suffered a massive loss..the passing of my partner of 18 +years..
This was after a very short illness so it has come as a real shock.
I was talking to my counsellor and I was saying how easy it would be to loose myself at a pokies venue where nothing mattered.
Bright lights ,music,anonymous faces..
I have no intention of going,but it is easy to understand why we do/did it.
Life can be and is really tough at times,but we can face these issues without gambling.
I am proud of the fact that although that feeling of numbness you get while sitting in front of a machine-guns appealing right now.I know I am strong enough now to acknowledge the thought but not act on it
Now I just need to concentrate on healing my heart and preparing for my future without my partner and without gambling
Don't give up the good fight
This was after a very short illness so it has come as a real shock.
I was talking to my counsellor and I was saying how easy it would be to loose myself at a pokies venue where nothing mattered.
Bright lights ,music,anonymous faces..
I have no intention of going,but it is easy to understand why we do/did it.
Life can be and is really tough at times,but we can face these issues without gambling.
I am proud of the fact that although that feeling of numbness you get while sitting in front of a machine-guns appealing right now.I know I am strong enough now to acknowledge the thought but not act on it
Now I just need to concentrate on healing my heart and preparing for my future without my partner and without gambling
Don't give up the good fight
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- Hello3 [facilitator]
- Community Manager
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Re: can I see the light
HI @pamela I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your partner of 18+ years, I honestly can't even imagine what you must be going through. I can see that even in the face of heartache and adversity your resilience is incredibly inspiring and your will power is strong. What are some things you can do to look after yourself today? We're here for you.
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- Damaged_Armour
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Re: can I see the light
Sorry about your partner Pamela. Sounds like you've got it sorted. Stick to the plan and stay on top.
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There's No such thing as "Just Once"
You want to stop gambling? Ok great, put your boxing gloves on.
You want to stop gambling? Ok great, put your boxing gloves on.
- pamela
- Senior Member
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Re: can I see the light
Thankyou..I have just kept myself busy..no time to think..and yes I am much stronger now than I was 5 years ago
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- FamilyFirst
- Senior Member
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Hi Pam,
I'm so sorry to hear about your sudden loss.
Life can be so cruel to us sometimes. Remain strong and you'll pull through, your a strong woman Pam.
Lee. xxxx
I'm so sorry to hear about your sudden loss.
Life can be so cruel to us sometimes. Remain strong and you'll pull through, your a strong woman Pam.
Lee. xxxx
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JinxyWolf
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Hi Pam,
My condolences on your loss.
Know that we are all here for you in this difficult time, we have your back.
JinxyWolf
My condolences on your loss.
Know that we are all here for you in this difficult time, we have your back.
JinxyWolf
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- pamela
- Senior Member
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Re: can I see the light
Thankyou for your kind words.
When this happened ,I realised just how far I have come.
And for all of us.
I thought at first ,how easy it would be to sit with my grief in front of a poker machine and lose myself in the noise and anonymity.
It was a thought, not an urge.
But of course I didn't....there are other ways ..my place has never been so clean..
Don't give up the good fight..
When this happened ,I realised just how far I have come.
And for all of us.
I thought at first ,how easy it would be to sit with my grief in front of a poker machine and lose myself in the noise and anonymity.
It was a thought, not an urge.
But of course I didn't....there are other ways ..my place has never been so clean..
Don't give up the good fight..
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