Gamblers Anonymous

To these meetings, many more people will go, as long as the gambling industry continues to grow. Folks come from the track, the lottery, and the casino. Outside help is what these gullible victims seek. They meet at designated locations once a week. Because this was a vice they could not control, their compulsive habits have taken a toll. They only know each other by their first name. All of them have individual stories of shame. Sharing their experiences will help the process. Hopefully, they will save each other from distress. They will not only help themselves, but their families, as they put their lives back together from this disease.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 1/16/2012 11:03:00 PM
sadly Robert, no hand brake for the gambler, no way for him to stop, obsession keeps us going, no dollars makes us stop... sometimes
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Date: 1/16/2012 9:58:00 PM
is there really such a place... My friend is always trying to take me gambling... glad i always say no... the soup addiction is enough... another clever poem... always,..p.d.
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Robert Pettit
Date: 1/16/2012 10:08:00 PM
Just dial 1-800-GAMBLER on the telephone (toll free), and they will give you the nearest location of a meeting.
Date: 1/16/2012 5:31:00 PM
I enjoy reading your work. You have so many unique ideas! How do you think of what to write about? I find it difficult to choose.
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Robert Pettit
Date: 1/16/2012 8:46:00 PM
It just comes to my mind, and I think of every idea as a personal challenge. I write about my past learning and experiences. You and your mom are also very impressive.
Date: 1/16/2012 4:41:00 PM
I can see how one could become addicted to gambling. I have to set a firm limit and stick to it..and only go about once a year...lol..good write. BG
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Date: 1/16/2012 4:19:00 PM
Good write there Robert! You did a good job capturing a 12 step program like this! awesome Work!!
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Date: 1/16/2012 3:49:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your work..I am sure that this is a problem in our nation with the gambling being offered here, there and everywhere but it was also a problem before only illegal..Great topic on which to write..Good that there is Gamblers Anonymous out there now..Sara
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