Chat was good! Just needed to remember that I’m not alone. Looking back, I’ve never valued my worth. I come from a long line of alcoholics, drug users and gamblers. I always prided myself for not overdrinking and never using drugs. No one really talked about the gambling. I didn’t even know it was a addiction. I first started as I was introduced to it through my Mom and Step Father. I was hooked right away. I had long periods of being gamble free as all of the Indian casinos didn’t exist. I really got hooked when my Husband and I had seperated for awhile. I had 2 children (mine), no child support, and I was struggling financially. A family member suggested we go to a local casino and see if we could win. I was hooked. A great way to escape. It started a vicious cycle. I’ve been gamble free for long periods of time and relapsed. Over and over. My finances are my biggest concern now and trigger. Lack of money to cover bills, bad credit. All of this due to relapses. It has to stop! I can’t take anymore!
