[Kam1990]

I told my mum today she is so hurt and angry as she is using her savings to pay off my debts. She doesn’t believe I will pay her back but I will. 4 years ends today.

[charles]

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Hello and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums

Here at Gambling Therapy we pride ourselves on being a caring and diverse online community who can help and support you with the difficulties you’re currently facing. We understand that this might be a tough time for you, particularly if you’re new to recovery, so come here as often as you need to and participate in the forums, access online groups and connect to the live advice helpline if you need one to one support. We’re in this together!

Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you’re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.

And on that note….

I’m going to hand you over to our community because I’m sure they will have some words of wisdom for you 🙂

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[charles]

Hi Kam and welcome, well done on looking for help.

Read the other stories here and you will see a lot that you relate to. You will also see the success stories – what are they doing that you can apply to your own situation?

What barriers can you put in place? What financial accountability can you use?

What support options can you get to? You have started posting here, maybe check out your local Gamblers Anonymous meeting as well.

Your Mum doesn’t believe you? Why should she? There was no reason for my mum to believe me when I finally stopped.

The actions I have listed above though are actions which will not only help yopu stop gambling but also give her cause to maybe think “Maybe he means it this time.”

Keep posting, you can show your mum this site as well, there is a Friends and Family Forum that she might find useful.

Check out the group schedule as well. A group for New Members starts in about 15 minutes, maybe I will see you there.

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