• TDragon posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 4 months, 1 weeks ago

    Hi. I am brand new to this. I called the gambling problem hotline about an hour ago and was provided this resource. I haven’t even told my husband and family yet that I have a problem. I just left the casino after advancing thousands of dollars that we don’t have in our account. I’m such a horrible person! I don’t even know how to tell them. T…[Read more]

    • Welcome TDragon

      • T dragon, I’m in the same boat. Sneaking into the house at 2 / 4am. Everybody asleep. Lying through my teeth. Everybody who has this awful addiction disease we all have similar stories. 2023 was my worst year. I kept on falling off the wagon. Back in March I lost everything. I cried, suffer anxiety couldn’t work. My body was dying. I never wan…[Read more]

        • There is a quote addiction starts with pain and ends with pain.
          Even without gambling life isn’t going to be perfect but it will be better.
          For myself I am taking one day at a time. It’s taken many times of staying away for me to get too where I am now. I believe stopping addiction is a process.
          A person needs to try and forgive themselves for…[Read more]

          • Well done Serenity, this gambling addiction is day by Day. Was on the site awhile ago, quit started gambling again. Trying to heal, and find positive outlets. Day 2 of Recovery. Wishing you well in your recovery !

      • I really hate what this does to us. I truly feel where you’re coming from. And I hope you have the support you need to get through this.