[goodgirl78]

Hi Velvet,
Thanks so much. I will definitely be going the group next week. I’m so glad (and saddened!) there are so many others out there like me and my mom who are going through the same struggles. If I didn’t have a resource for support, I’d be so lost. Another struggle I’m having of late is with my boyfriend (we are both 36) who doesn’t understand addiction at all and comes from (thankfully!) and addiction free home. He wants to get engaged but he is afraid my mom’s gambling will impact out future life together, financially, in particular. I could definitely use some advice there on how to talk to and deal with him because he sometimes ends of making me feel worse without meaning to.
Anyway, thanks again for your kind support!

[goodgirl78]

All, thank you so much for your replies. I have just learned that social security is going to give me my mother’s monthly retirement benefits so that I can control her finances and pay her bills that are going unpaid. She is already acting out, but getting the finances under control are a good start. We are scheduled to meet with a gambling counselor next Monday, but I will be joining one of the chat forums for moral support. Thank you and Happy New Year!

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