Good on ya for seeking out supportive, understanding people. When I first found this site was really desperate for some sort of answers so searched online- after seeing a counsellor who sorta said- "oh well looks like you know what you need to do and have your head around it all- you’ll be fine"- i got home and after gambling some more- searched online for some sort of explanation or reasons- or some stories from others in the same situation- i thought i was the only one with this problem.
When i found this site it was an eye opener- i had no idea so many others experienced pretty much the same cycle as me and also found themselves confused about it.
I feel for ya- that you dont have much support- but i can relate. My mother says the same thing- ‘just dont go’. Even tho she knows first hand about gambling problem- ive seen her behave exactly like myself while gambling. When i told her proudly that i had decided to give all control of money over to my bf she scoffed and said "thats a stupid idea- how do u expect to get through life without having money on you? Or what if he just leaves with all the money or spends it all?"…(and on and on…) So Ive decided to not even talk to her bout gambling or what i am doing to stop- or my progress because i just dont need the drama. (my boyfriend says- "our money and what we do with it is our business anyways babe- and if she dont want to be supportve wen ur taking practical steps to help yourself- then forget about her support- her opinion will only undermine your efforts." So im going with that.
Just really gotta take steps in your recovery for yourself- and get the support where you can.
Stay strong and gamble free.
