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Redemption - The journey of a recovering gambling addict.
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That is absolutely amazing, well done 👏I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪0
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so pleased for you - a day at a time, but that is a huge milestone and should give you so much pride and pleasureI think I saw you in an ice cream parlour
Drinking milk shakes, cold and long
Smiling and waving and looking so fine0 -
Congrats on a year, and agree with the others, use your diary as you wish! Have a lovely Sunday!0
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That is an amazing achievement and I hope you are proud of just how far you have come.
The journey has been really tough, but you are so winning and the debt is being smashed. Well done 😎
♥️ ♥️ ♥️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸Decluttering 2025 So far 403 / 2025
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25 in 25 So far 1 /25
⭐My rambling savings Diary ~⭐0 -
Congratulations on a year without gambling - onwards and upwards
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congratulations ,I hope you’re as proud as we all are
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Also delurking to congratulate you - well done, and you've come so far! BiB xDF
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Keep going. Your life so going to be so much better in all aspects. Not just financial!Debt free dairy. Busting this debt before 42. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6655663/busting-this-debt-before-42#latest
Started in January 2026 with debt £23,000
Car loan: £18,757 to go
Laptop loan: £1250 to go
I eat far too much chocolate...0 -
Thanks for everyone who has posted. I spoke to my wife about this and the money cleared, let’s say it was not a positive conversation however we are here. We are moving.Money wise I’ve had to pay for things I wasn’t expecting so debt is not going down much for this month or next.I really appreciate all the messages.Gambling Addict - Acting now before it's too late. Gambling losses well over 25k.Current Situation Started Posting in Apil 24:Unsecured Personal Debt - February 2026Natwest CC 0% - £3000 (Cleared November 2024)
Lloyds CC 0% £4500 - (Cleared October 2025)
Barclaycard CC 0% £12,567 - £6000 - My final credit card!
23 MonthsGamble Free - Longest in years. Gambling is an illness. Seek help. It is not worth your life.1 -
That's such a shame. Well done on your year!Lonelygambler said:Thanks for everyone who has posted. I spoke to my wife about this and the money cleared, let’s say it was not a positive conversation however we are here. We are moving.Money wise I’ve had to pay for things I wasn’t expecting so debt is not going down much for this month or next.I really appreciate all the messages.1
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