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Redemption - The journey of a recovering gambling addict.
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Coming up to 2 years since I started this post.
I will always be a recovering compulsive gambler.
Debt is down, savings are up. Things are better.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.12 -
You are doing so well, mate, on all accounts.
Final stretch now, one card left, let's get it smashed out 😀
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You are making amazing progress, well done.
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Just spent 10 minutes reading my original posts.
Can’t believe it.
I’m now in a position and aiming to clear £500 a month.
I would like to be clear by December 26.
We now have an emergency fund of £4000.Gambling is still raw. I’ve stopped my group therapy for a few reasons. Time to go back soon.
A lot of people have popped in along the way. I’ve read every commen, I might not have replied but thank you.
if you have any relatives who are gambling and you are worried. ACT - It will destroy them.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.10 -
You're doing really well and have recognised that you need to return to group therapy.
At current rates in a few months you're going to be what we call debt neutral where you savings are equivalent (or greater than) your debt.
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Evening.
I hope those who have posted in my diary see this.
2 Years Gamble Free!
First holiday booked since this all kicked off.
Debt is coming down - each month.
I should have some headspace and time to provide a fuller update tomorrow.LG
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.12 -
Well done LG! You're doing amazing 👏
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House purchase £62500
Original mortgage balance 28/08/2014 £52850Original MF date: 2049:eek: Aiming for: 2025
Balance 27/07/2016 £49990
Balance 08/07/2017 £47999
Balance 30/07/2018 £44500
Balance 01/08/2019 £40700
Balance 03/09/2020 £37619
Balance 30/09/2021 £33983
Balance 18/01/2023 £28940
Balance 06/10/2024 £22168
Balance 08/10/2025 £18417
Mortgage free 09/10/2025!! Mortgage paid off in 11 years, 1 month, 11 days 🥳
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Superb post LG, you’ve made amazing progress!
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Brilliant!
L
Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
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Well done LG
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