Hi Alli, it was nice to meet with you briefly on chat. I thought you are a wonderful and brave person to reach out and get the help u need.
This addiction really can bring us to our knees. Reading through your thread I can see what a good parent you are. You adore your kids and I know you would never do anything to hurt them.
This addiction is hurting you Ali. I’m sure if our kids knew what we put ourselves through they would say “I love you Mummy /daddy warts and all. No amount of money lost or won us as important as having you in my life.”
Money problem are so stressful but can be overcome. They are temporary.
Other issues can improve
We don’t know what tomorrow will bring.
We need to be here for our kids .. Who else will advocate for them through life! Who else will pick them up when life slaps them down.
Sometimes we underestimate out ability to cope.
My favourite phrase ” fake it til u make it”u
You will recover from this addiction. Tomoro is the start of a new year… New opportunities for us Ali.. New hope ..a fresh start!!
Let’s go for it and give things a chance to get better!!