Christina
Christina
Bren's Story
Bren's Story
Bren's Story
Sunday 30th October 2022
Bren from Canada shares her story of gambling addiction and recovery on 'The Broke Girl Society', highlighting stigma and the need for professional help.
Explicit
70 minutes
Hopeful
Informative
Empowering
Raw
Thought-provoking
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Author:
Christina
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Bren's Journey: Breaking Free from Gambling Addiction
It takes somebody that who's been so lost in it and so like I can see it, I can see, it still hurts my heart that the stigma and shame kept you.
Imagine being trapped in a cycle of compulsive gambling, where each bet feels like a step deeper into a dark hole. That's the reality Bren from Canada faced, and in this episode of 'The Broke Girl Society', she opens up about her struggle and path to recovery. Bren's candid conversation with host Christina reveals the heavy burden of stigma and shame that often accompanies gambling addiction.
By sharing her highs and lows, Bren aims to shed light on the parallels between gambling and substance addictions, emphasizing that anyone can fall prey to this destructive habit, regardless of their background. Her journey to recovery wasn't easy. It involved seeking professional help through counseling and inpatient rehab, which she credits as crucial steps in her healing process.
Bren's story is a powerful reminder that breaking the stigma surrounding gambling addiction is vital for providing support and hope to those in need. Tune in to hear Bren's inspiring journey and learn how we can all contribute to erasing the shame associated with this addiction.