It’s hard man I’m on day 3 myself after about 12 years of heavy sports betting, probably run up a similar amount of debt ( don’t really know as it’s been over such a long period) I did ok with it back home as it’s legal and I’d use my own money… came to US and eventually got hooked up with a bunch of bookies and credit lines… went on an incredible tear for about a year and now it’s been at least 7 years of overall losing… currently owe at least 60k in loans and borrowing from family while still owing about 5k to bookies.
I’ve finally made the choice to stop and start seeking help to stay away from it. I’ve had periods where I stopped before but it was mostly because I couldn’t. I asked my books for accounts to be closed yesterday ( haven’t bothered to check as I don’t need the temptation).
Money’s replaceable and recoupable with hard work and determination, for me I’m hanging it onto wanting a better life and to stop destroying relationships with my loved ones… The disappointment from letting them down over and over needing help has to stop.
I believe we can beat this and live a happier healthier life man stay strong keep posting maybe seek out further support elsewhere and we will get through this.
