18-11-2010, 07:39 AM
This is so sad to read.
As a compulsive gambler in recovery I know how close I came to doing what your partner did. You very much need help in overcoming this and I can only think that contacting your nearest Gamanon meeting will be able to give you support (you can find these meetings on this web site or contact GA). You will also need to seek some financial advice immediately. Hopefully they can sort out your finances for you. I am not sure what sort of financial help that you are entitled to through the Government because I am in Australia, but think your system is probably similar to ours here and there should be some help. You will need to explain to your darling baby one day what happened to his daddy and that will be very hard for you, but in the meantime you need to take care of yourself.
Compulsive gambling is a very serious illness and unless treated can send us to insanity, prison or death. I urge anyone who is suffering from this illness to seek help and to talk to someone about what is happening in their lives.
I pray someone else will come along and offer you their hand and understanding at this time.
God Bless you both and keep you safe.
Helen
As a compulsive gambler in recovery I know how close I came to doing what your partner did. You very much need help in overcoming this and I can only think that contacting your nearest Gamanon meeting will be able to give you support (you can find these meetings on this web site or contact GA). You will also need to seek some financial advice immediately. Hopefully they can sort out your finances for you. I am not sure what sort of financial help that you are entitled to through the Government because I am in Australia, but think your system is probably similar to ours here and there should be some help. You will need to explain to your darling baby one day what happened to his daddy and that will be very hard for you, but in the meantime you need to take care of yourself.
Compulsive gambling is a very serious illness and unless treated can send us to insanity, prison or death. I urge anyone who is suffering from this illness to seek help and to talk to someone about what is happening in their lives.
I pray someone else will come along and offer you their hand and understanding at this time.
God Bless you both and keep you safe.
Helen