Hello, everyone.
I live in Sydney, Australia. My brother has a gambling addiction. I don't know where it came from. We used to play poker together when we were kids, but I didn't become addicted, he did. I saw your forum and decided to register to learn more about it. Maybe I can ask some questions. If you have a special thread where help for loved ones is discussed, please direct me there.
I will check your forum occasionally when I have free time. I hope I won't seem too boring to you.
Hello FynnB,
Welcome to our GamCare Forum – a space for all those who are affected by someone else’s gambling or those who are experiencing gambling harms.
It seems that you are here looking to support your brother who is experiencing gambling harms. For yourself specifically we do have a dedicated forum space for family friends here: https://community.gamcare.org.uk/forum/family-friends/ and also run a family and friends affected by Gambling Harms live chatrooms which run every week on Tuesdays between 12-1pm and Thursdays between 7-8pm, UK time.
For more specific international support more local to you and your country of residence for both yourself and your brothers then please use our website to find international support services here: International Support Contacts - GamCare and also use our free self-help resources here: Self-Guided Resources - GamCare.Â
I hope you find the space helpful and supportive and are able to go through to access the right support in your country from various resources which I have provided above.
Best wishes,
Brielle
Thank you, Brielle
I'm not ready for live chats because of the time difference. But I enjoy reading your forum.
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