I need help…. Please

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Hi all. I've joined here today for some help removed link I’m a mum of 5 and I’ve just found out this morning my partner has gambled away £5000 that my mum gave us for our broken car. I’m broken. I don’t know what to do. I told him last time he left us in this trouble that me and the kids would leave him and he’s done it again. I don’t know what to do. I can’t even afford to do any food shopping or anything. I’m so scared and worried 

 
Posted : 30th June 2024 1:15 pm
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Posted : 30th June 2024 8:50 pm
Thebean
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@tvhxjwr09e. I am really sorry that you experienced this.

Firstly don't make any sudden decisions.

Secondly stop all access to him getting money.

Third... Call gamcare on the above number.. stepchange are also Great 👍 

Please don't be scared or worried.  There are people who can help 

 
Posted : 30th June 2024 10:50 pm
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@forum-admin Thankyou so much

 
Posted : 30th June 2024 11:24 pm
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@thebean thanks so much for the reply. I’m just so shocked it’s happened again. I promised myself I would leave him with my kids if he did it to me again but I just can’t leave him he needs me to help him I just don’t know what to do or say to help him

 
Posted : 30th June 2024 11:27 pm
Tazman
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This is awful situation to be in, is he willing to get professional help, he simply cannot be trusted with money, the only way this will work is all blocks in place handing over finance, he needs to understand he is the problem 

 
Posted : 1st July 2024 12:02 am

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