22-04-2010, 01:23 PM
Hi Thuggerz
I am a CG. I stole money from my sister.
At the moment I cannot pay her back....but I will. I am in your mum's position, in that the vast majority of my salary I now never see, as it all goes to paying off gambling debts to creditors.
Unfortunately, I have to pay them or I very much risk being made bankrupt.
I will however, given time, be able to start to pay her back. It is not something my sister & I have discussed. Whether or not she expects to be paid back, I do not know...but I will.
We are still on very good terms with each other, and she attends GAMANON as well, so she herself can understand better this addiction that I have. Perhaps your mum is of the same disposition as me?
The GA literature is also quite clear on this. Do NOT BAIL out the gambler. We must all bear the consequences of our actions. To do otherwise is detrimental to our recovery.
Best wishes
Roy
I am a CG. I stole money from my sister.
At the moment I cannot pay her back....but I will. I am in your mum's position, in that the vast majority of my salary I now never see, as it all goes to paying off gambling debts to creditors.
Unfortunately, I have to pay them or I very much risk being made bankrupt.
I will however, given time, be able to start to pay her back. It is not something my sister & I have discussed. Whether or not she expects to be paid back, I do not know...but I will.
We are still on very good terms with each other, and she attends GAMANON as well, so she herself can understand better this addiction that I have. Perhaps your mum is of the same disposition as me?
The GA literature is also quite clear on this. Do NOT BAIL out the gambler. We must all bear the consequences of our actions. To do otherwise is detrimental to our recovery.
Best wishes
Roy