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Wow I relate a lot to your story! I am also 25 years old and I lost my money in a similar way to you, through sport betting. At first I felt so stupid and bad about myself, thinking how I could mess up my life this badly. I mean don’t get me wrong I still feel this way, but nowhere near as badly as then.

What you’ve got to remember is that you are still young, you still have time to make this money back (by working hard, not betting). You have to just think of this as a very expensive lesson in life, be grateful that you have time to learn from this.

You need to put blocks in place to stop any temptations to bet again, as you said you never win! You don’t ever want to feel this sad or desperate again, so don’t allow yourself to bet again.

I know it’s super embarrassing to tell anyone. I wasn’t going to tell anyone, but I just started to feel SO bad about my whole situation so I eventually told both my parents. Honestly it was such a huge weight off my shoulders, they didn’t judge and have supported me ever since. I haven’t told any friends, and not sure I ever will personally, but I do think it’s important to tell/talk to somebody about it, they will help you.

I know you feel so lost right now, but it will get better!

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