[Johnny_B]

The fight has been worth it.. Through persistance (almost 6 months gamble free), I have found a new me.  Do I miss it….if I am honest, I do, but I do not miss the negative results of playing, and the personal hatred toward myself for allowing myself down that path…. so I stay away, happily.  Thanks for reading, and posting … best wishes on your path!

[Johnny_B]

The gains are so slow… and I am finding for the people who recover for awhile, the relapse becomes worse and worse… almost like making up for lost time! Probably the psyche telling us we shouldn’t be doing it, so go for it for now. And then the house of cards come crashing down.

[Johnny_B]

Charles,
No truer words sum up my life. Someday…why not today? Keep up the good work

[Johnny_B]

Thank you Charles!

[Johnny_B]

Thank you for your comment, I was a little worried that my “untraditional” poem would fall on deaf ears. I think all stories have a place, I enjoyed chat with you, and I hope I can be a little help in your recovery. The beauty is it is never to late to start fixing what is wrong, and be thankful you are recognizing the issue while you are still young.. It took me 30 years and several hundred thousand dollars (which makes me ill to write) to start doing something productive about my issues. I can’t say I will never try to play again, but I know I will not play today…and as much as it hurts, I know I probably shouldn’t play anymore!
Good Luck, Kick ass
John

[Johnny_B]

This is not a traditional poem, per se, but it is a story leading toward a happy ending!!

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