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Redemption - The journey of a recovering gambling addict.

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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,153 Forumite
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    That is absolutely amazing, well done 👏 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • mark55man
    mark55man Posts: 8,221 Forumite
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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 pleasure
    I think I saw you in an ice cream parlour
    Drinking milk shakes, cold and long
    Smiling and waving and looking so fine
  • Congrats on a year, and agree with the others, use your diary as you wish! Have a lovely Sunday!
  • ~FlowerPot~
    ~FlowerPot~ Posts: 1,621 Forumite
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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 😎

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    ⭐My rambling savings Diary ~⭐
  • FishInGlass
    FishInGlass Posts: 151 Forumite
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    Congratulations on a year without gambling - onwards and upwards :)
  • Suffolksue
    Suffolksue Posts: 1,766 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    congratulations  ,I hope you’re as proud as we all are 
    Keep on going 
  • backinbusiness
    backinbusiness Posts: 916 Forumite
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    Also delurking to congratulate you - well done, and you've come so far! BiB x 
    DF :grin:
  • Chocolatefund
    Chocolatefund Posts: 200 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts Debt-free and Proud! Photogenic
    Keep going.  Your life so going to be so much better in all aspects.  Not just financial!
    The financial wealth building journey.

    Busting this debt before 40. Started in August 2024 with debt = £19,966. August 1st 2025 debt = £0 and busted!
    Debt free dairy https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6547320/busting-this-debt-before-40/p1

    Savings goals by 31st December 2025;
    Emergency Fund: £3,445 / £4000
    SIPP: £3,932 / £5000
    S&S ISA: £637 / £1000

    “Save me now and I’ll save you later” - Your money

    I eat far too much chocolate...
  • Lonelygambler
    Lonelygambler Posts: 419 Forumite
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    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 - July 2025
    Natwest CC 0% - £3000 (Cleared November 2024)
    Lloyds CC 0% £4500 - £900
    Barclaycard CC 0% £12,567 - £7700

    11/6/24 - 17 MonthsGamble Free - Longest in years. Gambling is an illness. Seek help. It is not worth your life. 
  • HampshireH
    HampshireH Posts: 4,975 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    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. 
    That's such a shame. Well done on your year!
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