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(@swiftypoo)
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Hi all, been a member now for 2weeks and this is my first post. I’ve been gambling for 7/8 years now and have got myself into heavy debt, I have been in denial of my addiction until 3/4 weeks ago when I realised i need to admit this to myself but more importantly to my partner first and then everybody else which I did. My partner and I have been together 18yrs and is the most caring, generous, kind person anybody could ever wish for and she is beautiful inside and out and I love her more than words can say, we have a son together as he is our world, but I have been lying to them for so long about my problem that it now seems that for the first time I actually tell the truth they don’t believe me, in fact since I’ve ‘come out’ ive lost all my friends and now it seems I’ve lost my most treasured possessions and I feel like I’m going backwards. I’ve been GF for 46 days now and I KNOW I won’t gamble again but it seems knowbody believes me, I have debts that I know i will be able to sort and want to do the things with my partner and son that I’ve neglected for so long. My one wish is for one more chance to prove to her I mean it but I understand I’ve probably had enough chances now. It’s a very dark and lonely place I find myself in at the moment because nobody believes me but I understand why!!! 
Just stuck in a rut at the moment but thanks for listening?

 

swiftypoo

 
Posted : 18th February 2020 1:57 am
samparry3
(@samparry3)
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Well done on your first post mate.

all you can do is keep staying gamble free and hope in time your Mrs believes you, maybe by being open with your finances with her? Or maybe even allowing her to manage your money? I know you believe you’re free but this might reassure her your serious.

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Posted : 18th February 2020 7:52 am
(@jono86)
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Exactly same boat I’ve gambled for a few years and always denied it was a problem, my partner has given me a few chances now but I’ve got myself in a mess and now she’s found out mess I’m in she’s got rid of me, I’m in a mess because of this and don’t know what to do, I know I won’t beg again but thinks it’s to late now ? I know I’ll beat the betting just need a last chance off her but she won’t talk to me at the minute ? wish I’d been honest and let her take control of my finances when she asked 

 
Posted : 18th February 2020 3:33 pm

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