Gambling your wages away getting in debt now stealing to feed the addiction, now its coming to ahead and I'm about to be discovered and the consequences for my actions are going to end up me doing time I can see it coming now, I'm in so much pain hurt and ashamed of myself for these choices I have made. I have a 10 year old and a 3 year old, what have I done, this is the hardest thing for me to write down. How or what do I do I see no way out of this iv ruined everything. Step 1 recognising my problem now, seeking help but now what.
Hi HD85
Thank you for coming to our forum to talk about your situation. You have taken a bold step in sharing this with our members. As you said you recognize the problem and that seeking help is needed. However, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Decision making can be tough when you are under a lot stress and unhappiness. Here at GamCare you have the peer support and also professional and practical help should you want it. Importantly, you have options, your recovery can be led by you. Many of our callers need help with their finances and debt, we have a Money Guidance Service and information on free debt advice, talk to an adviser 24/7 if you want to know more. We understand that this addiction sometimes leads to stealing, you are not alone.
Your readiness to act unlocks your recovery. Keep going. We are here.
Best Wishes
Fiona
Forum Admin
when you say doing tiime.do you mean you got the money to gamble non legitimately.
how serious is it.is there a chance of a caution etc
@w1z0n89ald iv stolen from my family buisness its as serious as it can get I think im frightened for my kids more than anything
will police be involved
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