Hi,
i don’t really know where to start but I guess a little introduction about myself my be a good place. My name is Sarah, I’m 23 years old and I live with my partner, 13 month old little boy and I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant (I know I’m going to have my hands well and truely full).
I was first introduced to the devil (gambling) about 6 years ago. I walked into a book makers with my boyfriend watched him put in some change I think he managed to turn it into about 20/30 pounds. We left, went for a Chinese and I remember thinking wow that’s brilliant. little did I know back then that day would have such a determental affect on my life. Over the next year I became drawn in by these machines, I turned 18, realised I could take out payday loans as well as using all wages from part time work in these places, the downwards spiral began. Over the years the money would increase and so would my debts, despite all of my problems with money I still managed to live a ‘normal’ life to the outside world. Only my partner knew the extent of my problem but we were in the same boat so I kind of took comfort in the fact I he knew how I was feeling. We moved into our first place together about 3/4 years ago and I decided it was time to knock it on the head.... I managed to go a year cold turkey, I didn’t gamble, but it wasn’t until that year was up I realised I never addressed the problem so therefore I was soon back gambling more than ever. Over the last couple of years I have tried, gamcare meetings, GA, banning myself from shops, self excluding from online you name it I’ve tried it but yet I’m still in this hole unable to see the day of light ahead of me. I would say the last 6 months have gotten progressively harder. Since having my son and falling pregnant again I have discovered the world of online gambling and I’m ashamed to admit it but it’s a form of escapism but it’s literally making me feel suicidal. I want to live and I want to be a proper mum it’s time I really kicked this and I’m willing to do whatever it takes. I’m in a lot of financial difficulty from the years of gambling but I want to slowly rebuild my life and create a happy and healthy environment for my family.thanks for reading x x
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