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Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 12:59pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
I created this topic in hopes of helping @ Hardlife know that addiction is not the end of the world and it can only get better. 1 Like |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 1:00pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
There is this girl i know, bright dreams, intelligent, destined for greatness, achiever, graduated at 21, beautiful, a go-getter, but life took its toll, after her dad got sick and things became harder in a bid to make quick money to help out and live up to people's expectations she took to gambling, believing that with her super duper intelligence she could create an algorithm or alternative method to beat the bookies, she failed, she wasn't deterred but kept at it, gradually she lost all her savings gotten from her erstwhile business of writing seminars and projects for people, and university grants, still she persevered believing one day she would hammer and regain back her losses, that day never came, instead she lost everything. 1 Like |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 1:00pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
As the story unfolded her addiction grew to include food, yes food addiction is real and a thing, now she was in a more terrible place, she blew up to 120kg, lost her savings, ate away her salary, cut of from her friends, lost the respect of everyone who once held her in high esteem, worse off her bf of many years was so irritated by her weight gain and seemingly unpurposeful life and left, never even tried to walk in her shoes or offer any kind of emotional help((good riddance), all these happened within a space of 3yrs 10mths and 3weeks, she was about turning 25 and she realized that no one can help her except her, her destiny is in Gods hands, and the most bitter truth that she would NEVER become rich via gambling. 1 Like |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 1:01pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
She was ready to change, PS- This wasn't the first trial on breaking the chains of addiction but it was going to be the last. She deleted all betting avenues, cut of from all betting friends, enrolled in a gym, resigned from work to focus on her IT passion, revamped her dads office to make use off, cleared her mind of all hurts retained towards her ex, forgave everyone who ever laughed at her when she was down, forgave everyone who couldn't understand the pain and finally let go of her shame & let go of her many losses, she was done hiding. 1 Like |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 1:02pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
It was hard but she persevered, she took over her dads dormant business while pursuing her programming, she made new friends, she accepted some old friends back who where worth it but stayed away from any bad influence, today she is 26yrs, weighing 69kg, great friends, wonderful loving personal life, has 2 PR's to choose from, a blazing career and business, God restored to her all that the locust had eaten, he can do the same for anyone struggling, we live in a country where everything is deemed "spiritual problems" that needs deliverance but sometimes we just need a listening ear and a helping hand, and developed countries have AA meetings to help with a community of like situations but if you don't have anyone to help you on the journey remember you have God and he will never let you down. 5 Likes |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 1:03pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
Trust me i know it's not easy but it's doable, i should know because i was that girl. 3 Likes |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 1:03pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
I leave you with the serenity words of AA that says "God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference." God bless everyone. 3 Likes |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Ufranklin92(m): 1:07pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
Thank God you are okay now |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by LadyHeaven(f): 1:27pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
Wow, girl you are something else, the first time you spoke to me on phone i knew you were special, so much passion in your voice and i wondered in my heart who is this that can be on an international call with a stranger they hardly knew for almost 30mins trying to reassure and answer my questions, i never knew you had been through so much and you still remain so positive. twale mama, twale |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Hardlife: 2:46pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
Chikicaka:Thank you so much for this MA. I feel more determined and hopeful now. Your story is so encouraging. God bless you more in your endeavors. It's time to pick up what is left of my live and move on. I believe what is coming is better than what is gone. Thank you once again 4 Likes |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Nobody: 3:40pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
Chikicaka: Wow 69...i am about 80, but i want to drop to 65. Biko hiw did u accomplish this magnificent weight loss? |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 4:44pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
Irenenwaka: Enrolled in a gym, at least 2hrs strong workout daily, eliminated sugar, flour and junk, ignored the lack of progress at times and kept at it, i was coming from a terrible place and had a goal to look forward to, before i knew it i got my groove back. |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 8:39am On Jul 09, 2018 |
Hardlife: uwlc dearie, hold on to those words, God would see you through. |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Hardlife: 9:17am On Jul 09, 2018 |
Chikicaka:Amen. Thanks so much ma. I know you will be a very busy person but please If you wouldn't mind, let me send you my facebook address through mail. I would like to get more posts like this from you from time to time. God bless you ma. |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 4:34pm On Jul 09, 2018 |
Hardlife: Bless you to sir...#bigups |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by luminouz(m): 8:06am On Jul 20, 2018 |
This chikicaka geh is starting to attract my attention o... Should I send a PM! But she is 69kg, beautiful (according to her) and intelligent!!! Doesn't seem to be a NL feminazi or a slay queen,got 2 PRs( )....n above all....still YOUNG!! Are all these a sign from God?? |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 8:23am On Jul 20, 2018 |
luminouz: Me-Lord is this a sign God-
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Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by luminouz(m): 9:31am On Jul 20, 2018 |
Chikicaka:Lol..u crazy!!!!. There is no way God will say that about me!!!
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Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by Chikicaka(f): 9:52am On Jul 20, 2018 |
luminouz: hehehe |
Re: Addiction Anonymous: It Can Only Get Better by luminouz(m): 9:56am On Jul 20, 2018 |
Chikicaka:I got u hun |
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