Hey Mark,
just want to say hell of a read really resonates with me even though my beast is sports betting. This is day one for me and I’m glad I’ve finally made it to a point where I’ve actually decided to do something about it (just seeking out & finding this site) is huge as I’ve found a way to borrow and run up debt to cover it and hide it.
It’s truly amazing how we all seem to have gone through the same cycles in different degrees with the borrowing lying to friends and family etc… at least we have recognized the issue and are making an effort to right the ship, I went to GA four years ago or so and hated it but of me thinks it might have been because I wasn’t ready or wanting to stop. I haven’t formulated a complete plan yet but this site has been a huge find and I think it will go a long way in helping me recover!
Hope you are still going strong and doing well Congrats!