Your stories
These are real stories posted by people who visit our site. You are welcome to post your own story.
This is a supportive, anonymous place for people affected by problem gambling to share their experiences and practical tips. We hope you will find comfort and strength in each other’s stories and feel less alone on your journey.
Latest Stories
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.
Karen
01 April 2013
Hi All I have just come across this fantastic website and would like to post a letter I wrote to my ex partner in the hope that other people can identify with the feelings and know they are not
John
28 March 2013
Having read some of the stories I decided to post my own, maybe this will help. I pray it does because I've been gambling since I was 15, I'm now 60!
Bozo
24 March 2013
I made a post a month ago about my long-term serious gambling problem.
ken
23 March 2013
Rough. I read all your posts and cant think anything other than you all have a chioice and you all feel sorry for yourselves just like i do.
Kylie
23 March 2013
I finally had enough of living with a compulsive gambler that lied, manipulated and gradually destroyed our relationship to no return.
I can't afford this addiction!!
23 March 2013
Just when I saved up $1,700 (which for me was'nt easy) as I usually blow any extra money I have on pokie machines.
We can change!
20 March 2013
Desperation, guilt, shame and that horrible 'sinking' feeling (all that are reading this- will know what feeling I am referring to!)....These are all the things that I think of, whe
s_hagans
14 March 2013
the last time i post something was March 2 and i have been gamble free for 10 days.. I always read others
Jack
13 March 2013
I maximised all my credit cards because of gambling - greyhound and horse racings. I also play keno.
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