Page 17 GA Fellowship
To all Gamblers Anonymous members, particularly the new Gamblers Anonymous members.
To all Gamblers Anonymous members, particularly the new Gamblers Anonymous members:
Meetings make it
Attend as many meetings as possible per week. MEETINGS MAKE IT.
Use the telephone list
Telephone other members as often as possible between meetings, USE THE TELEPHONE LIST! (opens in a new tab)
Don’t gamble for anything
Don’t test or tempt yourself. Don’t associate with acquaintances who gamble. Don’t go in or near gambling establishment. Don’t access online or mobile betting platforms. DON’T GAMBLE FOR ANYTHING.
One day at a time
Live the Gamblers Anonymous Program ONE DAY AT A TIME. Don’t try to solve all your problems at once.
Read the steps often
Read the RECOVERY and UNITY STEPS often and continuously review the TWENTY QUESTIONS. Follow the steps in your daily affairs. These steps are the basis for the entire Gamblers Anonymous Program and practicing them is the key to your growth. Get involved and be of service. If you have any questions, ask them of your Trusted Servants and Sponsors.
Get a sponsor
GET A SPONSOR, IT IS DIFFICULT TO RECOVER ON YOUR OWN. Sponsorship gives an opportunity for members to work on a one-on-one basis to achieve recovery by sharing, practicing and working the 12 steps of recovery.
Pressure Relief Group meeting
We encourage every Gamblers Anonymous member to have a PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP MEETING as it offers guidance toward a normal way of thinking and living. The PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP MEETING may help alleviate financial, employment or personal pressures. Adherence to it will aid in your recovery.
Be patient
BE PATIENT! The days and weeks will pass soon enough, and as you regularly attend meetings, abstain from gambling and follow the guidelines on this page, you will experience continued recovery.
*** taken from the Combo Book of Gamblers Anonymous
Go to as many meetings as you can
Face-to-face meetings every week, and online meetings every morning and evening.