Hi All Dont know really wheather this is the best section to submit this but its just my experience!
I have Gambled since 1992 but not until 5 years ago that the trouble started i was in the trouble and managed to get a loan of £7500 on my own to clear debts that i had occued! for a short time this was ok then the Credits cards were used to draw cash out again i was offered a loan of £15000 which i again accepted! i never actually managed to win big i at the top would win £3000 in a week but then loose it over a period of time! 2007 was the turning point! I talked my wife intom Borrowing £35k for a Disney trip and Caravan ect,This was really a cover up for debts,My wife would often ask for statements ect but i always managed to come up with excuses,Obviously again due to building up cards ect it began to take its toll i lost over 3 stone in weight and wasnt eating or sleepin,I did manage to book Disney but on my Card! I went to my Dad and Broke down i asked for a loan just to consolidate my debts but he couldnt help 2 weeks later i told my Mum although deeply upset that her son have made a mess of his life she was supportive but begged me to tell the wife,i just couldnt do it.Every day my mum would beg me to tell my wife and i would visit her and cry endlessly i just couldnt bear her and my son leaving me and so couldnt do it,Like all i felt like ending it all.The day Finally arrived May 16th 2009
a few weeks b4 the holiday had to be paid I went to the bookmakres with £1K determined to win the Holiday Balance hours later i walked out the door a broken Man,3 cards maxed up 3 loans i couldnt pay £67500 i think it was in Total.
I walked home and broke down in front of the most precious things in my life!
The wife in her own mind knew i ws in trouble i think but not to this level! She has been a Rock to me from that moment she has been supportive and although at times felt let down she said she loves me for the person i am! we sat down and struggled to work things out 4ayear! The mortagage luckily was able to considate alot of debt but we still have a long way to go,in 3 years was 4)my biggest loan will be paid and so at least we have that day coming nearer and nearer! we managed to get to disney and now i am starting to reclimb the ladder i fell off!
From that moment of truth i have not been tempted again,I would not wish my lowest point upon anyone but would say if the person you are hiding things from loves you they will be there for you! Good Luck
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9 years later- and I'm hitting Rock bottom again - supportive wife yet why do I do it ! Chasing lost causes ! Today is a new day ! I start again !
Glad you are getting on with it Will89. Thx. for coming back to share, it helps everyone along with yourself. I read your first story and now the beginning of this story starting today. Wecome , take care and please keep sharing. tara2
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