You both have been journeying together and your support for one another has been amazing. It can be a connection that you will never forget. Face to face GA meetings can also give us a connection to people who know what we are going through. That sense of belonging can be important.
For a long time we have been filling our lives with gambling. Whether actually in action or thinking about gambling and or the damage it has caused. For me that was almost every waking hour when I was in action and for a while after. When we first remove gambling from our lives we are left with a big black hole. Finding support through the darkness is grounding. I’m glad you two found each other’s support, the support from other members and GA.
Well done on your continued self reflection as you move forward.
I honestly thing that a lot of women gamble uncontrollably as a way to “reward” themselves and harm others at the same time. We turn our hurt and anger inwards at ourselves because we don’t want to hurt others directly, even the very person or persons who are hurting us. I started gambling to reward me and punish my husband. He wasn’t going to get half of my hard earned money if we separated. I was also instantly hooked. But that is another story.
Now time to move my creaky bones!
Laura