Hello, My name is Amanda, a 24-year-old thief from Iowa.

I'm not a person who does blogs or forums often if ever, so this, this is a new endeavor, so know that I'm extremely desperate for a new approach.

I've been stealing things my whole life. It could be anything from safety pins to pens and pencils, books, to $4'000 dollars at one point.
For awhile I thought I was getting better, my problem had gone to me just stealing pens. after awhile it got worse and I was back to stealing money. before it was small amounts couple dollars here, $5 dollars there. next, it was 20$ a week.

I'm now in a relationship. one which I love most in this world. my problem is causing serious issues in our lives. he's been patient with me (angry but patient) but show he's losing trust and is going to eventually leave me if i cant leash this problem before it gets worse.

I was looking for support groups for impulse control before I came here, its sad to see that there is so so little help I seemed to find.

i need advice. from anyone whos got it, any lists/ sites of places online where i can find support. any bit of kelp would matter to me. i cant keep doing what I'm doing. and sadly i cant do this by myself