1 yr today gamble free

Hello everyone. I'm exactly one year gamble free ..my birthday. The confession to my husband who then in turn told the rest of the immediate family.My debt confession around 90 000 ..Oh yes it was that bad. I'm now obsessed with budgets and paying down debt. .We have paid off aprox 50 000 in 10 months...Can't believe a budget works that well..and so much more money when you aren't hoarding every dollar for the casino...I have know idea how much cash was spent along with the debt accumulation...I would guess a lot... I have done this with support from my family but no formal counselling. ..Reading forums etc. I don't read them as much now though. I do miss it by times when I just have the urge to get away.. but I don't act on it. My marriage would not tolerate another round of it. ..So it's a choice. I wouldn't part with money now either as it has value to me now something I had lost when I was gambling all the time. I Wish you all Better Days Ahead.

What a wonderful update Traced !

I'm so glad that you came to share it with us . There is a place in my heart that always thinks of the members who no longer post here and I always have a little hope that one day they will return with news like yours .

This is for you - a small gift compared to the one you have given yourself and your family , but I want you to know we celebrate with you . Wishing many , many more milestones and the freedom of a gamble-free life . Thank you for an awesome and inspiring post .

Congrats, traced! I remember vividly when you first posted. You were very worried about confessing to your husband. I'm so happy you've had success. May it continue, always!

Congrats and wow on the debt reduction!