Jamie Salsburg

The After Gambling Podcast

Jamie: Compulsive Gambler

  • GSS 007: Coming Clean to Your Family & Friends About Your Gambling Problem

GSS 007: Coming Clean to Your Family & Friends About Your Gambling Problem

Wednesday 21st February 2018

Jamie Salsburg offers advice on how to talk to loved ones about your gambling problem in 'The After Gambling Podcast'.
Explicit
11 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Encouraging
Authentic
Empowering

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The After Gambling Podcast
Author:
Jamie Salsburg
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Health in Recovery
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Opening Up: Telling Your Loved Ones About Your Gambling Struggles

It's not the most fun thing to do in the moment, but it's the action that we have to take. It's taking accountability for things and beginning to do things in a different way.
How do you start the conversation about your gambling problem with those closest to you? In this episode of 'The After Gambling Podcast', Jamie Salsburg, a former compulsive gambler, tackles this challenging topic head-on. Jamie shares the most impactful advice he ever received from a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, offering practical steps to help you break the silence and begin a heartfelt dialogue with family and friends.
Drawing from his own experiences, Jamie understands the weight of shame and isolation that often accompanies gambling addiction. He stresses the importance of transparency, not just for your own healing, but to rebuild trust and accountability with your loved ones. By opening up, you can alleviate their worries and foster a supportive environment crucial for recovery.
This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone struggling with how to come clean about their gambling issues, reminding listeners that help is available and encouraging them to take that brave first step towards recovery.