tryin to stay clean

By retirednavy on Fri, 02-24-12, 14:01

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Ive won thousands and lost thousands, Ive pawned everything of value, maxd out credit cards, and took every type of high interest loan there is. I also have borrowd money from anyone who would give it to loan. I have never gone down the illegal route which can become very easy once youve become desperate enough. I currently get help from the VA (weekly counseling) and they have group forum. Some days are easy and no urges others it hits hard (when you have plenty of time and $), I know i gotta keep fighting or itll lead where all addictions leads, Jails/rehab/or death and none of those sound good to me. I was hoping for a chat support

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By marcie on Sat, 02-25-12, 20:29

It is a very difficult battle. In life, we are given the opportunity to change and you took this opportunity. God bless you and give you the strength to continue successfully this journey.

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By slm17 on Sat, 03-03-12, 05:22

I totally understand the struggle. I also have loans that represent nothing but lost money. You'd think having to pay hard earned cash each month on a loan that bought nothing but gambling debt would stop those miserable urges but it doesn't. First things first though. I need to first win the battle of addiction and then I'll worry about correcting the damaged it caused. I wish you well on your recovery. Hopefully we both find a way through this.

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