Comments on: Don’t Bet The Rent

By: Marcia

Marcia — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:06 +0000

A hard thing to deal with. Very hard. I hope she is one who can. Marcias last blog post..The Odd Couple Video She's strong. She will beat it! It's just a long row to hoe to get back where she was.

By: Kacey

Kacey — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:41:49 +0000

This is sad. I hope your friend gets help. The thing is, people with addictions have to WANT to get help. The all important first step... Kaceys last blog post..When a Man Does a Chore-Part Two I think this scared her enough to want it!

By: Jennymcb

Jennymcb — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:02:39 +0000

Here in NH, they love to brag that we don’t have an income or sales tax. However, our property taxes are high, yet not high enough to put enough in our state budget. Every couple of years, they bring up slots at the horse track which is just over the border from Massachusetts. I just think this is a horrible idea, in the end, we will still be responsible for the welfare of the families that will end up even further in poverty.

When I visited Nasau in the Bahamas many years ago, it was against the law for local people to gamble. They lived in such poverty anyway that I guess the government was afraid that folks would get desperate. The gambling thing is just not a good idea.

By: Comedy Plus

Comedy Plus — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:22:35 +0000

It is indeed an addiction. A terrible one too. It has been the ruin of many. I hope this person gets some help.

Have a great Sunday. Big hug.

Comedy Pluss last blog post..Once Upon a Time…

It’s a pretty darned destructive addiction…I’m betting on her to beat it, though.

By: Jeni Hill Ertmer

Jeni Hill Ertmer — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:00:37 +0000

No gambling addiction in my family -that I know of anyway -but lots of folks with addictions to other things, mainly alcohol. And yes indeed, gambling is like alcohol in that it robs the person of everything it can. My ex-husband is, thankfully, now a recovering alcoholic -over 15 year sober now and for that, for my kids’ sakes, I am really grateful that he finally got the help he needed. Here’s hoping your loved one can do the same.

I don’t know if she will break down and get help, but I think she will fight it. She has beaten other addictions, so I know she can beat this one. I think when people have “addictive personalities” they have to tread veeeeery carefully when choosing vices!

By: jeanie

jeanie — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:33:22 +0000

I too have an "outlaw" who gambles for fun... Its not pretty. jeanies last blog post..Maldons, sweeps and the secrets to a happy marriage Nope, it's not. And, I think she has realized it at last.