Hi I am a sister who's family has just been given the bomb shell of my brothers addiction. For over 4 years he has been stealing from his employers. As always in this cases we knew nothing. Over £160,000 was taken and on Monday he was given a prison sentence of 2 years. On Monday evening we found he still found a way to gamble right up to the day he was sentenced. I just want to know about this addiction and actively help others. Today my beautiful parents have to make the 5 hour trip to visit him for the first time its like we all have been sentenced.
Guinevere my heart goes out to you, your parents and your family. It must be devastating for you all for your brother to be in this situation. I hope you can all be strong and support him as gambling is an illness that's hits people from all walks of life. I also hope your brother gets the help he needs to get through this.
Mo
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