Ryan shares his journey of a normal family life where gambling and drinking were commonplace. He felt fairly alienated as a child at school and had authority issues from a very young age. Ryan started gambling seriously when he was 21 after a split-up with ahis partner. He initially won a large sum of money but quickly gambling consumed that and then his weekly income.

Ryan initially sought help through Gamblers Help and tried controlled gambling but eventually he returned to addictive gambling. As gambling further damaged his relationships his family sought help for him through Gamblers Anonymous. Ryan quickly realized that this was really his last chance of recovery and embraced the Gamblers Anonymous fellowship and taking the Steps seriously enabled him to break the isolation and address his real problems.

If you’re having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.

If you are a partner, family member or friend of someone with a gambling problem you may find the help you need with a GAM-ANON group. The GA website has a link to their website and contact details: gaaustralia.org.au/gam-anon

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