Its probably most common for people to come to the realization that gambling is a serious problem when they've fallen into some form of debt. Being in the midst of that storm right now and having no one to save me from myself I am doing my best to stay afloat as I turn from my wicked ways. Talking to the company that has my car gave me the option of being able to pay down the loan as I can instead of a lump sum.
That leaves me with facing eviction...well since working out a loan with family or friends hasn't helped Ive decided to write an email to the realty company baring my soul, letting them know I am seeking professional help and coming up with a realistic payment schedule that will allow me to catch up. I'd come in with a payment about twice a week until my account is up to date. It will take me 6 weeks to catch up in the midst of having 2 more months roll around.
Ive either really shot myself in the foot being honest or they will give me a chance. I have nothing to lose. Im hoping they will. It will motivate me to know I have a chance at redemption. It will allow me consistent practice of taking care of my responsibilities as soon as I have the money to do it. Its the only way I can dig myself out alone. If they agree to my payment schedule I'd really feel empowered to stop feeding the demon. Otherwise Ill have to starve it while suffering the setback moving in with family. With a defeated feeling Im trying to avoid. Yes I established in a previous post that lonliness may have contributed and it may be positive to have daily family support but I can break the lonely blues in other ways. I do need my own space. So here is my last shot at keeping it.
As I await the verdict, I am interested in hearing stories of redemption during your recovery. Did you find your creditors to be sympathetic? How difficult was it to stick to payment arrangements? Did you have sympathetic friends or family to help you recover what you lost or were in danger of losing due to gambling? If so, did you pay them back?
Lastly, if you couldn't find redemption and had to deal with the consequences of losing some sort of foundation how did that positively or negatively impact your recovery?