Firstly, you are worth a gamble free life! Recovery is hard but the life of a gambler is harder. I also live in a remote area. There are no GA meetings and very few counselors here. I have traveled 4 hours round trip for both.
I had to cut off friendships when I stopped gambling but those people were my gambling buddies. I knew it was the way it had to be.
Check out the groups here. Keep posting! Read self help books. Stay strong.
