My addiction to gambling has been a struggle that has lasted over two decades.I had never gone to the tracks,casinos,or bet on sporting events.I don’t gamble online.My poison comes in the form of a state run video lottery.With every little bar and convenience store that has a liquor license offering up machines on every corner in town it was a easy thing to fall into for a compulsive gambler.Besides the money it has cost me a my pride and dignity and a feeling of self worth.More recently is has cost me a marriage.
Even after all that I continued to gamble.I even gambled today.
Everyone reading this can relate,we all have the same stories.
I feel by starting this journal im starting the process to take back the control of my life.I hope I can find the courage to continue.