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[Pikachu]

Hi everybody~ How has your weekend been?

Big welcome to @PhoenixBryn, @Windana83
The forums are here to provide you all a safe and anonymous space to share your stories and concers. All members are here for support as well as providing support for each other. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Pikachu]

Good morning everyone, what's your plan for today?

@JahJahHC, @Penny 11, @Kimbo95 Welcome to the forums. You are welcome to share your stories here and get some support from other members. Connecting with peers can help keeping you motivated in your journey. If you have any questions, feel free to tag me using this symbol @.

I also want to say thank you to our lovely facilitator @Printemps. She is finishing her roles in the forums soon. Printemps has been providing so much support and fun activities in this space. Let's wish her all the best in her future!

[Printemps]

Good morning and welcome new members @pang1203 @Hotharry187 @RAINC98 @jaxjaxjaxjaxjaxjaxjaxjax, @keelyrose_x, @Redemptionsun89

These forums are a judgement free space for you to connect with others and find support and advice. You can use this thread to introduce yourself, just a little about you (keeping it anonymous!), your goals and what you're looking for today!

You might find it useful to check out the 100 Day Challenge threads to see how others are approaching their journeys, or the Success Stories for some inspiration . Fell free to tag myself or @Pikachu if you have any issues!

[Cjw190490]

Am new here, have a bad credit history and was advised to join up and read a bit about this sort of thing from people in a similar situation

[Nelson]

Hard to write this because I don't really want to see the real me. Grew up in a gambling household. Have basically been gambling one way or another since I was around 10 years old. Was never really a problem until the pokies came. Last 25 years I have developed a love hate relationship with them. Have never been a big $$ gambler, but have wasted so much of the very limited disposable income I have. I often look around a venue and see people that look desperate and think I hope I never end up like them. The truth is, I have always been one of them. I can almost go into a delusional state thinking if I get the "spins", all will be well. I have just started to "see" myself, and how I must look when I am playing . On the odd occasion I would leave with a few hundred in my pocket, only to be back thinking this is the start of a lucky streak, only to pump it back in and feel like absolute crap, doing the walk of shame out of the venue, trying to look like all was fine, when on the inside I was feeling like throwing up. This is the first time I have shared after a lifetime of gambling. Hope its the first day of a new way of life and I wish the same for everyone else here.

[Kevcollingwood]

Hi@Nelson we are all here with you, not too many don’t do the walk of shame, hit rock bottom myself just 16 days ago, again for the lost count how many times.
This site keeps me coming back though, so we will try again and get it right this time, all the best, keep checking in.

[Nelson]

Thanks mate. I hope the last time was your last time. It's like when I finally gave up smoking after 100's of attempts and years of trying, one day it just finally happened and all the attempts were worth it. You can do it! It probably doesn't feel like it but you can. Good luck mate, cheering for you!

[Printemps]

Good morning everyone! I want to welcome our new members @Redemptionsun89 @todd96 @CosmicMami37 @Jacksonn @Rebuild @Badluck2023 @Cjw190490 @MumOf4 @User 5ff110d927477 @Z @User 6413b317ee7dc

This is a community space for you to connect with others and share your journey! You can always tag @Pikachu for some support!

[Pikachu]

Good morning~ How is everyone feeling today?

Welcome @Ally rose for joining the forums. These forums are a safe space for you to share your story. There is no judgement in here. Have a look around the forums and you are welcome to share yours when you feel ready. If you have any questions, just ask by using the @ symbol.

[Pikachu]

Hi everybody~ What's your plan for the day?

Big welcome to @Powerport12, @lukedreasr, @Jo B for joining the forums. This is a non-judgemental and anonymous space for you to share your story and keep track of your journey. You can try the 100 Day Challenge here and start your own thread to record your progress. If you have any questions, feel free to tag myself using the @ symbol.