Hi guys, I don’t really know how I’ve ended up in this pickle but it’s quite a fast route to being at rock bottom which is now the case. Never thought I’d be here but that’s what gambling has done, torn me into shreds at full speed. I’m just starting my journey to recovery and feel optimistic but it’s what I’ve left behind that really hurts. It’s cost me a future with my partner, money of course, sanity, sleep, health and all the rest. The monetary value I’ve lost has become irrelevant, it’s a lot, but that seems so unimportant now compared to what else I’ve lost. I’ve come to realise that I’d benefit from talking to others who are in the same boat, I’m not a great public speaker myself and I’m very shy, so just wondering if along my road to recovery there is maybe two or three people who may want to network and start a group chat - or video call - maybe once a fortnight or month just to share their experiences? Get back to me on here if you want to, name is Oscar. Thanks
Hi Oscar well done for stepping forward and asking for help. I just wanted to mention GA to you I'm now going to physical meetings but a lot of GA groups are continuing to run zoom meetings as well maybe that might be an option for you. You would definitely be with others in the same boat and there is a structure to the meeting I did one zoom meeting was really good but opposite to you I prefer a physical meeting. Best wishes I hope you find something that helps
Hi Oscar,
There are absolutely tonnes of zoom Meetings out there. Here's a great link for you, tonnes every day at all sorts of times and all different countries if you want to stay anonymous too:
https://gamblersinrecovery.com/
Cheers,
Happy
Good luck in your recovery Oscar. You are not alone. There are many individuals at the start of their struggles but also many who have succeeded in coming out the other side into the light.
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