Friday, April 15, 2005

Compulsive Gambler

Compulsive Gambler
Each day passes quicker than the previous one; however; I am still no closer to any decision than I was a month ago. I know I cannot change yesterday and I cannot predict the future all I have is today and I am taking it one day at time. It is very difficult to live with what I have done to my family. I took a seemingly perfect life and turned it upside down. I know my children don't care how big their house is or whether or not they have a pool. My seven year old daughter stated that she wanted to live in the car or maybe we could get a minivan or one of those big trailers (RV). All she cared about was whether her family was all together. I do want to give my children some type of consistency and teach them responsibility and accountability. I will take full accountability for what I have done and take the consequences that come. I made a large mistake and will have to pay for it both financially and psychologically. If there is anyone out there that thinks they have a gambling problem please seek help before the disease takes over your life. Here is the Gambler's Anonymous website: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ Interestingly enough it is thought that the United States has 7 million compulsive gamblers (I think this number is understated and could be double or triple) and only 200 beds to care for those 7 million problem gamblers. The World Poker Tour and video gaming are very hot. The generation under 25 maybe headed for a crisis in 3 to 5 years as these people realize that you really do lose money. What if Budweiser sponsored The World Drinking Tour? Do you think the Travel Channel world air that event?

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