OCTOBER 20 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY "I will not kick myself"

A Day at a Time Reflections · Oct 20, 2026 · 2m

Before I admitted my powerlessness over gambling, I had as much self worth as a "peeled zero." I came into Gamblers Anonymous as a nobody who desperately wanted to be a somebody. In retrospect, my self-esteem was shredded, seemingly beyond repair. Gradually, the Program has enabled me to achieve an ever stronger sense of self-worth. I've come to accept myself, realizing that I'm not as bad as I had always supposed myself to be. Am I learning that my self-worth is not dependent on the approval of others, but instead is truly an "inside job"? Today I Pray … When I am feeling down and worthless…