• P posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 11 months, 3 weeks ago

    I just joined this group. I have been gambling since I was 16-17, ever since the start of the pandemic placing little sports bets here and there never knowing it could become a huge issue in my life. I am now 21 years old in around 12K debt. I have not had my own money in around 2 years. I have now banned myself for the second time although I…[Read more]

    • You are doing a great job. One step at a time. You are not alone on this journey. We are all here because we want to quit.

    • You are young and you have realized a lot for being such a young person. This is up to you . You also have people that have been and are going through what you are. Blocking , self exclusion is definitely a good idea. For myself when block , self excluded that a deal I’ve made with myself also I don’t attempt to go back. Stay strong. You are…[Read more]

    • I would just suggest that you not worry so much about telling at least someone in your family. I was so afraid my ‘grown’ children would find out and disown me totally… but life as it is, they did find out and instead of condemnation they helped me find help with my debt… ‘consolidation agency. They did all the research for me. All this to say…[Read more]