Firstly I am sorry to hear about you father. This is a difficult time for you and I think you need to look after and be kind to yourself. You have had one year of abstinence which is a great achievement. Well done for that. One of the first things I learned was that absolutely nothing,is,worth gambling again, no matter how we feel. Easier said than done I know, but is it possible you can get some help from a gambling addiction counsellor? I think you may well need some additional support at this point. I make the assumption that the heirloom is of very high value and now gone forever, and that you cannot get it back?
Velvet is right in that this won’t be uppermost in your aunts mind but it could arise, this is a very difficult situation to be in which is why I suggest you get support. If it does arise, I do suggest you don’t lie but seek out all avenues to get it back if possible. If not possible, you will have to confront the situation. If me, I would pray for help and support. I would tackle the addiction for good and eradicate it from my life. How did you have access to money and gambling? Do you not have self exclusions and barriers up? If not, ban yourself from where you play. Is there anyone in the family who knows about your gambling that you can confide in? Above all, you must get help and support to stop. I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers. Keep posting, we have a good online chat support group here that people who want to stop and stay stopped from gambling can tune into.
