Hi Vduer
I am glad that you have taken yourself out of harm’s way physically – please make sure that you stay safe.
A gambling addiction will get worse unless it is treated but I am sorry to say that you cannot make your father stop gambling. You cannot exclude him from casinos – this is something he must do if he is to change and he has to want to change. Relationships cannot be fixed by one party and your father does not appear to want to fix anything
Is it possible for you to have a meeting with all the family and friends that have been so seriously affected by your father’s behaviour? it seems to me that you would all benefit from having a united front when you can determine how to cope with this manipulation and stop any further enablement. Maybe he could be anonymously sent information on GA and/or dedicated addiction counselling.
You cannot save your father, only he can do that but you do have to look after yourself or his addiction will destroy your lives.
I am not in a position to give legal advice but I feel it is legal advice that you need in your situation.
Please post again. I wish you well and safe
Velvet
