Feeling determined but a bit alone

Hi Kim you are in a great place first off u should be proud of yourself for reaching out this is an addiction and with the right support things things can improve it doesnt matter on your academic abilities u could a politican an MP an accountant a Doctor it doesnt matter the addiction for a small minority can fall victim to it most people assume it about the money and i believed that was the reasoning yet i couldnt understand why i kept going back you are not alone rest assured u will get all the support here let get u started on the gamble free journey welcome👍❤️

Hi Kim

What sort of gambling did you do and for how long ?

Hi Kim,

It was lovely to chat to you on the chat group last night.  I was around your age, also with two boys, when my husband 'found a list of my debts'. I was at work when this happenef and confronted me when I got home.  It was a terrible amount of money and a dreadful way for him to find out.  That night is etched in my brain forever.

Well done for telling your husband. It made things so much worse for my relationship because I don't think I would ever have told him and he knew that also. It stopped my gambling in it's tracks, as he took control of everything. Thankfully I had no access to money or anything.  He was beyond furious.  

You have taken a really big step and were so brave to do so.  We are all here to support you.  Though you feel on your own, I understand that, but we will do as much as possible to help you.  We all understand and have had or are experiencing the same feelings and thoughts.

Keep joining the chathroups when you can.  They really help.

Warm regards Kim and speak soon.

Kylie.

Hi Kim 

im a 53 year old mum of 3,

I play online slots and to be honest im fed up of the guilt… I never have any money… my husband knows I’ve relapsed twice but doesn’t know this time as I think he would leave… 😢

Hi Kim, you're not alone in this. I recently told my husband as well about my addiction and it was hard, but don't let the guilt consume you. You've taken a big step coming clean. I hope counselling helps with your guilt and shame but you should be so proud of yourself, admitting you have a problem is a big step in itself so we'll done.

Wishing you all the best in your recovery, you can do it.