Christina

The Broke Girl Society

Christina

  • Gambling Addiction - A Women’s Round Table

Gambling Addiction - A Women’s Round Table

Saturday 31st July 2021

Christina, Terra, Danielle, and Tiff share their journeys through female gambling addiction, fighting stigma and finding hope in 'The Broke Girl Society'.
Explicit
83 minutes
Hopeful
Empowering
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive

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The Broke Girl Society
Author:
Christina
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Women United: Overcoming Gambling Addiction Together

I think it's just accepting that fact that I may never feel that type of excitement. I really do, because I love zumba and I have passion for chocolate and I love love, you know, but I, but the gambling was like an obsession and it wasn't healthy.
Imagine a room filled with women who have faced the storm of gambling addiction and come out the other side, stronger and more determined. In this episode of 'The Broke Girl Society', Christina is joined by Terra from Ambitious Addicts, and Danielle and Tiff from Gambling Got The Girls. These four incredible women come together to share their journeys through the turbulent waters of compulsive gambling.
They open up about the intense emotional battles, the societal pressures, and the overwhelming stigma that often keeps women silent about their struggles. But it's not all heavy; there's even a surprising detour into a chat about Star Trek, adding a light-hearted touch to the deep conversation. Throughout their discussion, they highlight the lack of support available for women and share the recovery tools and support groups that have been crucial in their healing processes.
As Tiff puts it, 'I'm definitely glad that we did this and that there's more of us just talking about it and getting it out there and de-stigmatizing compulsive gambling and women'. This episode is a beacon of hope, showing that through solidarity and open dialogue, the shame surrounding female gambling addiction can be dismantled. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation that might just inspire you or someone you know to take that first step towards recovery.