So worried

Hi missykat

I agree I think we have Mums just have that gut instinct, we cant explain "it" we just know. My husband is a brillitant dad, always been hands on, and loves our son but doesnt get have that feeling, I think its just part of being a Mum.

I think unless you have been in our shoes people really dont understand what its like, theres also the fact that people tend to think that gambling isnt as bad as other addictions because they're not putting anything into their bodies. Every where you look theres adverts for gambling, its made to look fun and exciting, Im sure people think surely that its just a bit of fun.

We have had many conversations (hitting my head against a brick wall more like) about lining the pockets of the gambling industry but my son doesnt want to know. To me and you it just doesnt make sense all those hours worked for minimum wage, and his wages gone as soon as it hits his back account, I feel like screaming (and have done far too many times) for goodness sake get a grip. The truth is you cant reason with an addict, so I dont try any more, we just have to wait until they want to get well.

x

I really can't thank you enough for taking the time to read and answer my posts. I can't discuss this with anyone else a) I'm too embarrassed about it b) I can't talk to my husband and daughter about it and more importantly c) I don't want people to think badly of him. I've never been envious of anyone for anything they have or they've done or anywhere they've been, but I feel like screaming at them when they talk about their kids perfect lives and it's not their faults and in reality it's probably not so perfect and if my circumstances were different I would genuinely be pleased for them.
We are not too bad off and have quite a good lifestyle but I would give it all up if our son didn't have this horrible addiction and our daughter didn't have to fight epilepsy. On the other hand I suppose we have to count our blessings there's a lot of people worse off.
Kath