I'm new to this forum, but my story is like a broken record. My spouse is a compulsive gambler. Part of me wants to drive to the casino and walk in and lead him out of there to make him stop feeding what little money we have to the slot machines. But I don't know which casino he's at or if he's even still there, and I know it doesn't do any good if he doesn't want to walk out the door of the gambling establishment on his own. I know it has to be his decision to want to change. Until then, I can make all of the pleas, and cry my eyes out, and write letters and it won't do any good. I've lost my patience. I don't know what to do. He won't return my calls, text, etc. I'm just sitting at home, alone, hoping he makes the decision to come home tonight. I appreciate your prayers and for listening to what is tearing me up inside. I love him so much, but I don't know how to handle the gambling, lies, and worrying because I don't know where he is and I know he hasn't taken his heart medication today.
Please ring the Gamcare helpline first in order to speak to a counsellor. You will feel better for talking to someone and they will give you good advice. Find out more about the problem of gambling and how to help and then when you are calm sit him down and quietly talk to him and offer him help to recover and maybe moniter his finances. These are just some things to try and hope this helps and hope especiallly he has returned home safe and well. Take care.
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