Frankie I can only echo what everybody else has been saying to you over the last few weeks/months.
Separate yourself and son from this gambling addiction. It’s driving you around the bend, and it does not need to be like this.
I agree with most of the comments on your thread, none more so than Vera’s re co-dependency.
This latest exhibition after his poker night, in my eyes, is just a show put on for your benefit. I would think he’s trying to instigate some sort of argument or just trying to blame you.
Please don’t play along, it’s his mess and he’s got to sort it. You can make your life and that of your son’s a lot more bearable though.
His addiction is ruining his life, and until he realises that and takes the right steps it just is not going to get any better.
You don’t need to let it drag you and your son down any further, what ever steps you need to take to get his gambling addiction out of your life, I suggest you take before it ruins you too.
Sorry I can’t be more cheery.
Look after yourself and your son.
Happy birthday for through the week.
Geordie.