Dear Me,
You have done a great job trying to curb your gambling habit. Your family is so proud of you - remember how that feels. Your family is the most important thing to you, isn’t it? Remember those times when people came to harass you and your wife was willing to stand by you and believe in you. You cannot disappoint her anymore. You cannot disappoint those around you anymore.
You might be feeling weak now, very tempted by the word of devil that gambling will bring you the money that you need, or you think you need. But ask yourself – when have you ever won in those previous episodes of gambling? Please remember not to go down that path again, where you believe you have a chance to outsmart the game.
Do not ignore this letter. If not, those around you, those important to you, will not be there for you anymore. When you feel that you are going to give in to the temptation, look for your daughters. Remind yourself that you are quitting because you do not want anything bad to happen to them. Most importantly, you do not want anything bad to happen to them because of you.
By now, you and your wife should have some savings. If this money that you need is really important to you, she will definitely let you have it. However, you had promised her to be truthful and transparent. So, you must be so. You can do it.
Now, this is what you need to do. Go and talk to your family – your wife, your children and your sister. Your sister is the one who has always been there for you. When you were 26 and in trouble, she saved you. When you were 36 and in trouble, she was there too.
Get a grip of yourself. I know after reading this, you will definitely be able to stop yourself because you will remember why you have been working hard to kick the habit before this.
If you really can’t stop yourself even after this, then I think you are really hopeless and all those who are around you should and must walk away from you.
Love,
Myself
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