Redemption - The journey of a recovering gambling addict.

Sarahwithlove

Good news about the phone being paid off and staying gambling free. 

KeepOnKnitting

Lonelygambler said:

Things with my wife are probably the best they’ve been, I have been really open with all of my bank accounts and have showed her the CC coming down and not gambling. 

This is the thing that makes me happiest for you. Well done on rebuilding the trust in your relationship. This is so much more important than any money. Take a moment to be a little bit mindful of what amazing things you have, and then keep on doing what you are doing. Inspirational.  

londoner2019

My favourite thread these days to catch up on. Awesome.

N6xxy

You are doing amazing. BE PROUD and carry on. YOU GOT THIS. 

alt80

Absolutely made up for you mate.

You deserve a brilliant Christmas with your little family. Treasure the moments.

Lonelygambler

Life is 200mph at the moment, still no gambling coming up to 11 months in January. 

No new debt! Hopefully have an overpayment of £1000 to make at the end of the month

Last day of work for two weeks. 

Will update in more detail soon to hold myself to account! 

mark55man

yes - give yourself a break until you are on the break.  I enjoy Christmas postings - always a little more interesting and a review of your year will be amazing to read

Lonelygambler

This is PSA for anyone with a relative or loved one who gambles. 

Christmas is the worst for it. Absolutely the worst time for gamblers. One year I bought all my presents for family and friends. I then thought I could easily win the money back. 

Ended up losing the amount x 2. 

Felt so sick at the time and it ruined my Christmas. I think a few months later I won a bit so all forgotten however as I approach 11 months, clearing debt I can only look back at empathy for gamblers during this time. 

On a finance and personal money side of things Christmas is a busy time. Booked my mum a private dining experience for her 60th, meals out and new bikes for my boys ‘frog’ Facebook buys. 

Mrs does not want me spending any more money on anyone this year so that feels a bit sad however it’s the right thing to do. 

Currently have £3800 in MBNA - 0% runs out in May. My aim is try and have cleared this by then - this would be a big milestone as this was gambling debt. 

Once that is cleared focus on my large Barclays account. 

LG

MFWannabe

You are and have done amazing 👏👏
You should be very proud of yourself 👌

~FlowerPot~

Well done, 
You are doing amazingly and I'm sure you will smash it over Christmas.
Have a wonderful time with your family, it won't be long until it's a whole year!!!

Well done 
Flowers