24-08-2011, 04:31 AM
Hi,
From my point of view as a Compulsive Gambler in recovery your partner shows all the signs/symptons of being a compulsive gambler and is being very defensive about his addiction.
If you are going to stay with him you will need emotional help and a good starting point would be gamanon. Hope there is a meeting near you. You should be able to find the meetings on the above tabs, if not ring GA.
Protect yourself financially and make sure he has no access to your money. Unfortunately what your partner does to get money is out of your control and you need to take care of yourself and child.
Compulsive gamblers will go to any extent i.e. lies, steal and blame to enable them to keep gambling.
I hope you get the help YOU need.
Helen
GA member in recovery
From my point of view as a Compulsive Gambler in recovery your partner shows all the signs/symptons of being a compulsive gambler and is being very defensive about his addiction.
If you are going to stay with him you will need emotional help and a good starting point would be gamanon. Hope there is a meeting near you. You should be able to find the meetings on the above tabs, if not ring GA.
Protect yourself financially and make sure he has no access to your money. Unfortunately what your partner does to get money is out of your control and you need to take care of yourself and child.
Compulsive gamblers will go to any extent i.e. lies, steal and blame to enable them to keep gambling.
I hope you get the help YOU need.
Helen
GA member in recovery