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Old 08-28-2008, 11:44 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by merleniau View Post
I carefully monitor my own behavior and ask Crompsin to alert me if he notices anything awry so I don't follow the same path as my family.
That is a very, very wise and responsible thing to do. Most people suck at accountability, especially with regards to something as selfish as addiction. I do. It has to be very serious accountability, with strict consequences, before it affects my behavior.

My mother is a gambler. I have always disliked it. She dealt with it by becoming a card dealer, go figure (still feeds the fire, but doesn't cost money and is a little less self-destructive since it's actually a job). I know what you mean about staying the hell away from it.
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