Thank you for sharing your story. Gambling is a horrible addition, that is very hard to admit. It is also hard to get help for. The first step for me was to admit I had a problem. I finally woke up when I realized my husband was going to leave with the children. In addition, we were facing foreclosure and the credit card companies would not stop calling. One Sunday morning I played my last .25 and asked for the gaming commissioner on sight. I voluntarily placed myself on the Missouri exclusion program. It's been a hard 2 years, but I can finally talk about it.

20 years of pure hell. quitting, starting again. losing everything only to get back on my feet and do it all over again. Not sure if Im going to be ok this time. I would love to help spread the word on how horrible and real this addiction is.

I am just starting my recovery.....this site will be very helpful

Wow, what a story what a tragedy that you had to go through. You have helped so many. Thanks for taking the time to show my sister how to sign herself out of the Casino. More people need to know how to Self Ban themselves so that there are checks and balances on this crazy addiction. You are a true help and you are so sincere in your efforts. Thanks for giving back to society through your own personal journey.

I feel like I am reading about my own life's history in your e-book. I am my own worst enemy and now facing many legal issues.......but yet I find the casino still lures me in. Not only am I self destructive, I have also hurt those around me....i am like a malignant form of cancer out of control. Like you, everyone see's a woman who appeared to have everything going for her... and threw it all away for the love of gambling. Though, it was my solace, my safety net, the beginning of the end for me. This is my addiction and it has a HOLD on me stronger than anything I have experienced. I pray I can overcome and be forgiven. I hate the person I have become.