Hi Kpat,
Your description of your former life aptly describes where I am now .. I just woke up to money matters spinning around my head .
I am so pleased for you . I know that great feeling when you can do things for your kids . Also I think ha ring formerly had no money makes it all the sweeter.
I know people focus on the reason behind he addiction. I think treat it like an illness. It doesn’t matter how it why you become a diabetic just avoid the things that are bad for you and do the things that are good for you and you will be fine.
I know I started playing to avoid thinking about a very traumatic experience .i am well over that now , but the addiction remains to remind me ..
You are doing great Kpat. Keep strong . Recovery suits you !