"Willingness is the key."
I read on an internet posting board earlier today from a man who was rightfully celebrating his 5 months without placing a bet. He shared his experience of going to many Gamblers Anonymous meetings in that time, and of the strength those meetings provided.
He also shared though that it was "willpower" that helped him through. I prefer, and our GA literature talks about this as more of a "willingness" to be open to the help and tools that are available, if only one is ready to use them.
It is not always easy to be "willing" instead of "willful", but it has been a key for me in my recovery from compulsive gambling so far.
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