I just hit 30 days gamble-free for the first time in my life.

I just hit 30 days gamble-free for the first time in my life. Keep in mind I'm self excluded from three different states for life and only 27.

A month ago, I was on the edge of losing my car, my house, and honestly myself. If there’s one thing I want to say to anyone struggling right now, it’s this:

GET TO AN IN-PERSON MEETING.

Reading helps. Online support helps. But sitting in a room with people who actually get it? That’s what saved my life.

I’ve also learned that this addiction isn’t really about money — it’s emotional. The money is just the symptom. Once I started working on the why, things finally began to shift.

One resource that helped me was a book written by someone in recovery. What stood out was the accountability — daily check-ins and reminders that I’m worth staying clean. I almost didn’t buy it because it was $19.99… then I remembered how easily I’d burn $20 on a single spin without thinking twice. Here is the link. https://bedonegambling.com/

If you’re on the fence, scared, or feel stuck in the cycle, you’re not broken — and you’re not alone.

One day at a time. Let’s keep going.