cherish my family

I broke my parents’ hearts over the past two years by repeatedly giving up on my life. I treated my family like crap but they still stood by me, protecting and loving me unconditionally. They are my source of strength, and I want to be theirs too. 4 years ago

I have screwed up my family’s hopes for a brighter future for the last time. Today is Easter Sunday. Because I am a compulsive gambler, this holiday is less than it could have been if I had thought of my family instead of satisfying my own needs. I will never again be so selfish by gambling first. My family is very important to me and they need nurturing. The only way I will change is to not do what I have always done. I must think of my family first. From now on, I do. 4 years ago

I have been a compulsive gambler for many years but it is getting worse and I am on the brink of losing my family because of it. So many times I have said it can’t get worse than this and then it gets worse. I am reaping the harvest of my years of compulsive gambling but now I honestly do not like what I see in my life. I am on the brink of losing not only money but the people I have treasured for all my life. That is the one thing I will not let slip away. For them, I will be abstinent and turn my face away from my greatest temptation. I will do whatever it takes not to lose them too. 4 years ago

Family is a precious gift, even the ones that annoy you. I use to not appreciate my sister, then I realized that even though she got on my nerves, she was always there when I really needed her to be. 4 years ago

How would I feel as an old guy if I had to look back and feel that I hadn’t had a fraction of the good experiences with my family that I could have had? 7 years ago