Jvr: sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle.. BUT!
It sounds like you have done (and are doing) all that you could do to avoid breaking down with addictions, like gambling, because of your grief…
Going to your sponsors ….calling people …
All great , necessary steps….while grieving..
I , unfortunately, didn’t do that when I lost my parents….
But -it has been a few years and I haven’t “melted down” that bad
Since then…
I think you’re definitely on the right track
Taking all those necessary steps –
Keep up the great work …
And yes..
Watch out for “vultures “
Hoping to swoop in and take advantage of you when you’re down….
Keep being strong and taking the right
Steps (like you’re doing)
And I think you’ll be fine