Hi Hope, I feel Velvet makes a really good point . The support should be for you on your own thread. When this is compromised it will No longer fulfil its purpose for you. You start to write knowing others are reading and analysing your every word.
I still try to read everyday about gambling . I found these stories . You Might find them encouraging .
Maybe your son would like to read them.. For me buying new things was a huge motivator similar to the lady in one of the links , but maybe that’s a “girl” thing.
http://behappytips.com/quit-gambling-addiction-cold-turkey/
http://m.cambridge-news.co.uk/quit-gambling-got-life/story-22751348-detail/story.html