Jamie Salsburg
Jamie: Compulsive Gambler
GSS 003: Running Off the Riverboat—The Day I Quit Gambling
GSS 003: Running Off the Riverboat—The Day I Quit Gambling
GSS 003: Running Off the Riverboat—The Day I Quit Gambling
Thursday 8th February 2018
Jamie shares his last day of gambling at a riverboat casino, depicting his descent into despair and the turning point that led him to seek help.
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Jamie Salsburg
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Running Off the Riverboat: Jamie's Turning Point from Gambling Despair
I was saying all the right things because I got caught, but deep down I still thought I could do it, and so her calling me out was a huge turning point for me and it really kind of set me back and said: look man, you need to change, you can't just think you're going to keep doing this.
Imagine the chaos and heartbreak of watching your life spiral out of control, one bet at a time. In this gripping episode of 'The After Gambling Podcast', Jamie takes us on a raw and emotional journey through his last day of gambling. Picture this: a riverboat casino, the clinking of poker chips, and the heavy weight of impending loss. Jamie vividly recounts the atmosphere, the desperation, and the moment he realized he couldn't go on like this.
As he loses more money, the stakes aren't just financial—they're deeply personal. The reaction of his fiancé serves as a wake-up call, shaking him to his core. Jamie's decision to seek help and cut ties with his gambling buddies marks a pivotal moment in his life. He doesn't just share his story to entertain; he aims to connect with others who might be walking the same treacherous path.
By laying bare his own struggles and triumphs, Jamie hopes to offer a lifeline to those battling gambling addiction. This episode is more than a tale of recovery—it's a testament to the power of hitting rock bottom and finding the strength to climb back up.