u/Perfect_Effect_77

I’ve been gambling on and off since I was about 21, but the last two years have been completely different.

I used to tell myself I had it under control because I still had a job, paid my rent, and never borrowed money. Then I had one ridiculously lucky weekend and won more than I normally make in a few months.

That was probably the worst thing that could have happened to me.

Ever since then, I’ve been trying to get back to that number. I’d lose $500 and deposit another $500 because I was convinced I was “due.” Then it became credit cards. Then money I had saved for a car. Then borrowing from family and making up stupid excuses about why I needed it.

Last week I checked everything properly for the first time instead of avoiding it. I’m thousands in debt and basically have nothing left from years of working.

The worst part isn’t even the money. I stopped answering friends because I was either gambling or ashamed. I lied to people who trusted me. I’ve spent entire nights staring at my phone watching bets instead of sleeping.

Today I finally closed my accounts and told someone in my family what’s actually been going on. I feel embarrassed as hell, but I also know I can’t keep pretending I’m going to win my way out of this.

If you’re reading this after a big win and thinking you’ve figured gambling out, please be careful. That first big win was what convinced me I could keep doing it.

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