Hi sjc1. I would suggest the same to you as I did to Chazwick – I hope you start your own thread in the My Journal Forum. I see that you have already posted on others thrads there.
When it comes to family then there is no easy way of course but it helps to not just present tyhe problem – show them what you are going to DO about it. Family could help you with some of the barriers that will help you stop gambling. The actions that will help you stop gambling are the same actions that can help rebuild trust etc with those around us.
You can stop gamblintg I promise you, just use the support that is available – these days there is a lot of it.
If you can then pop into a group – the ones I facilitate are on a Monday and Thursday evening (UK times) we can talk througfh your options. Alternatively the helpline is also available every day where they can do the same.