Welp, that's me done!

[TheresNoDInBonanza]

There were only two online casino's I can use in Australia and I've just permanently closed my accounts with them and will be closing my credit card on Monday.

With a new baby I just can't afford the time or money that this 'hobby' has ended up demanding so it's time to give it away.

Yep I know this isn't my first "I'm quitting" thread- but it should be the last.

I wish all of you the best of luck, especially those rare few able to moderate their play, personally I feel like I've pretty much dedicated the last 19 years of my life to gambling- which kinda sucks.

- All the best

 

[Tirilej]

Glad to hear that you're finally done. Wishing you the best of luck and well, have a great non gambling life

 

[dunover]

There were only two online casino's I can use in Australia and I've just permanently closed my accounts with them and will be closing my credit card on Monday.

With a new baby I just can't afford the time or money that this 'hobby' has ended up demanding so it's time to give it away.

Yep I know this isn't my first "I'm quitting" thread- but it should be the last.

I wish all of you the best of luck, especially those rare few able to moderate their play, personally I feel like I've pretty much dedicated the last 19 years of my life to gambling- which kinda sucks.

- All the best

Good luck with it! Just remember to stay away from the evil pokies too....

 

[Borgie]

Well done on a wise decision. Should you be in the quit gambling section?

 

[greylady]

I genuinely hope you stick to your guns here for the foreseeable future. Enjoy the baby as they don't stay that way for long

 

[misstrouble]

Good luck! Wise choice - a kid definitely deserves it more than the casino's!

 

[TheresNoDInBonanza]

Well done on a wise decision. Should you be in the quit gambling section?

I'm happy to get moved there once this thread's done.

 

[sapit222]

Good luck with your new life!

 

[JGslots]

Good luck mate!

Rob

 

[smart_croatia]

be strong, enjoy life and your family

 

[Aryol]

Wish you the best of luck. It is good that you made this responsible decision, it will not only good for the baby, but also for you.

 

[robby811]

Good Luck

 

[KasinoKing]

Good luck with it! Just remember to stay away from the evil pokies too....

You want to be careful using that word - I recently found out it seems to have TWO meanings...
I was using it to promote my australiaOKcasinos Instagram, and started getting followed by sites like this...




@TheresNoDInBonanza you are absolutely doing the right thing - family should ALWAYS come first.
Best of health and luck to you and your kin

KK

 

[aceking123]

good luck all the best

 

[Devontheman]

Baby’s are a choice no one asked you to start having sex with people dude

 

[Playford7]

Noble and responsible decision.
All the best and good luck for the future

 

[mina1929]

Best of luck to you and to your family

 

[shadow123]

Stick to your guns, it gets easier every day and in a couple of months you will wonder why you ever gambled.

 

[SteveBr]

Good luck

 

[lotusch]

Good luck bud and enjoy being a dad...
Best thing ever happened to me!!!
Gives you much much more satisfaction than gambling, any time!

 

[Jasminebed]

Most of us here using playing slots as a distraction. From chores we should be doing, or trying to make plans for what needs to be done, from problems we don’t want to deal with, or just to avoid boredom.

You can find less expensive ways to distract yourself.

Gambling is not about money often. It is the escape. And an escape that may cost a lot financially.
Myself, I find TV too passive to engage me. But either way, I waste a lot of time and avoid a bunch of stuff that would serve me better.

I am a big fan of harm reduction strategies. Find something to replace some of the online play with. Video games, cooking videos (that’s me) running, spending time on parenting boards.

My “hobby” costs me a lot in terms of time. As a new parent, that time is precious.

But as a parent, you need some distraction and some me time, and so does mom, and you need couple time too.

And there is no urgent need to figure out if this is what is only right for right now, or what is necessary forever.

You have seemed so frustrated lately here in your posts.

Gambling is not serving you well, you,should not be rewarding it.

Use whatever tools you need to to accomplish your goals.

I will be here as cheering section if you want to post days or triumphs or slips.

Although I will miss your contributions to CM, if not coming here at all is what works for you, you do you.

I am a really good guesser, not gambling is the right choice for you at this point

 

[TheresNoDInBonanza]

Thanks all, especially @Jasminebed - I'm happy to give updates if admin want to move this to quit gambling for me.

I really appreciate the encouragement shown here, it's a good community and might be harder to quit than the gambling itself!

Status update: 15 hours without gambling, lol

 

[dionysus]

if admin want to move this to quit gambling for me.

It's best o flag them in that case as they don't necessarily read every thread >
@Casinomeister or @maxd

 

[dunover]

Moved to 'Quit Gambling' as per OP's request. Cheers.

 

[Harry_BKK]

I quoted this a few times but it always applies:

Do not cry at what has been, but smile at what is to come!

Have fun with your family and all the best!