I’m just about to head to bed but saw your post and wanted to let you know that you’re not alone.
There are some things you can do today to start the road to recovery.
So you said your husband knows…..use that! Ask him to take over the finances , give yourself a small allowance every day for coffee etc, hand over your cards, give yourself no access to money. No money = no gambling.
Exclude from the casinos in your area. I found self exclusion to be a huge barrier for me.
Contact GA. There should be a meeting in your area. You may get some extra much needed support.
Read and post here. This forum is brilliant, you just need to use it. The helpline is amazing, it’s closed on the weekends but there are some wonderful people there who can help you.
Now is the time Hunter, while you are feeling low to put things in place to keep you safe for when the gambling hangover has gone.
You can have a life free from gambling.
You can be present for your family.
You can feel ‘normal’ again, not continually worrying about how you are going to pay the bills.
You can be happy again.
I know it’s overwhelming, not to mention scary. But you’ve got this!!!
I look forward to hearing more from you,
Love K xxx
