Hi all,
i have a reality check this evening by chasing losses, £1000 down! It has hit me hard and i have come to the conclusion i have a problem! So heres to stopping, i hope! I have left a note downstairs for my partner to read in the morning, not sure how this is going to go but we shall see. Dont really know what else to do. So i guess this day 1......
thanks for reading x
Hello Smurf84
Welcome to the Forum and well done for reaching out. You have taken such a positive step and I am sure you will get a lot of support in the Forum.
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Problem gambling is cunning, powerful and baffling and without help it is too much.
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Hello Smurf84!
Well done you for being brave enough to admit to your partner.. I hope she gives you the support you need.. And that you get all the support you need to kick this addiction. You can do it! I have finally made that big step myself and have registered with Gamstop!! After 7 years and thousands lost!! Friendships also, but I'm now looking forward to building some bridges ? and leading a full filling life! It's such a short time we are here and we deserve happiness.. Not the misery and devastation that comes with gambling!!
You can do this 🙂
Wow thankyou! We definitely deserve the happiness and im sure when we kick a*s we will find it. Goodluck in journey! You can do it!!
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