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Stories of change
These stories are about taking the first steps to make change. They are about making resolutions as well as taking action and setting practical strategies in place.
Desiree
05 April 2013
Hi, I'll start from the beginning. I started gambling a few months after I turned 18, I'm 26 now. When I first started i was only doing 10 line bets on 1 credit.
at wits end
28 February 2013
I obtained a gaming licence when pokies were originally introduced in Victoria and I was allowed to play in the venue I worked.
Bozo
23 February 2013
I am 43, I'm an educated professional (an accountant) and earn big $. I had a great upbringing. I am fit and healthy. I love sport. I love my wife and 2 beautiful
Andrew
17 February 2013
I am a 29 year old male, who has been gambling his entire 'adult' life.
mattygra
16 February 2013
after moving to Canada, I faced financial hardship. one day I read about a girl who won 1.3 million playing at a casino with quarter coins.
ellen
09 February 2013
First off, I want to say thank you for this website and a place where I can express my anguish and hopefully help others in the same condition. My gambling problem started about 3 years ag
Kev
07 February 2013
Reply to Mike, mate to look at you would be like looking in a mirror, the only difference i have taken my wife to hell and back.
Mike
04 February 2013
My name is Mike, I posted a story on Jan 26/2013 and felt compelled to continue my story. It's 1:10 am on Monday February 4th 2013.
Mike
26 January 2013
My name is Mike and I have been a compulsive gambler as long as I can remember.
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