I have been gambling on and off for years now, but the last few months have lead me into thousands of pounds worth of dept.Â
I was hiding all this from my partner for a long time until she discovered my emails and see all the loans I have taken out to replace the wages I lost.Â
I feel glad that it's out now but I'm lost in what to do for help or support to help with this addiction.Â
I'm only 28 and on the verg of lossing my love of my life and my four year old soon over this addiction.Â
Any advice or word of wisdom are welcome thanks Ben.
 Hi , Benjy 11
Welcome to the forum and well done for posting and contacting us today .
Opening up and acknowledging your gambling is a positive first step . The fact that your partner found out can be a blessing. There's lots of support available and a lot of hope and over time trust will build if you are focused and engaged within your recovery.Â
Please feel free to contact the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Netline to explore the additional support available to you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you would like to talk to one of the GamCare HelpLine advisers.
 Could I also give the details for some organisations that can offer some free debt advice. National Debtline – 0808 808 4000, www.nationaldebtline.org or StepChange – 0800 138 1111, www.stepchange.org
All the bestÂ
KirkÂ
Forum AdminÂ
Hi ben. Was good to talk to you last night in chat. Hope you are okÂ
Hi Ben was good to talk to you last night pal. Hope to chat to you again soon. You arent alone bud we will get do this
Thank you.Â
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