We don’t choose to put ourselves and our families through the mill, it is the way that constant gambling has re-wired our brains so we cannot control our behaviour.
That how it is until we recognise that we need to stop. Then we need to act. Once we have stopped gambling for a while, we can see things more clearly and we can put things in perspective. Debts can be paid back, families and friends made amends to. It takes time to do all these things – but the sooner we stop gambling and taking responsibilty for what has happened – the sooner the healing can start.
You are at the start of the recovery process – keep it going. Get as much support as you can through this difficult time. It will get easier the longer you can stay gamble free. I wish you well.