[zed who lost way too much]

I feel for you and appreciate your story.

I hid my gambling from my wife for years, and carried the guilt all alone. Eventually she found out of course and that among other reasons led to her leaving me. We were married 14 years, I never thought I’d lose her. Now I’m facing poverty all alone. You’re right about everything, accepting losses and moving on and no longer chasing is the only answer.  I’m trying. 

[zed who lost way too much]

Thanks you for the relatable kind words. I’m struggling and it helps to know others have survived the same shit.

[zed who lost way too much]

I know this is an old thread, but it’s got a lot of good advice. I personally lost over $250,000 gambling BUT gambling also cost me my home, career, family, and self-respect. I’m 40, broke, alone and scared. I’m just trying to survive each day, mornings are the worst when I wake up and have to face my reality. I’m also quitting alcohol, tobacco, and all other waste from my life. I’m trying to replace the excitement of gambling with the calmness of mindfulness. But I am scared. Addiction is terrible.

[zed who lost way too much]

Thank you Steev. I am applying for better jobs again. It will take time to work my way back up. The gambling cost me my mental focus, I was always looking at my phone, checking my bets and trades, until I lost my great career.

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