Christina
Christina
Meghan's Story
Meghan's Story
Meghan's Story
Monday 24th March 2025
Megan shares her powerful story of overcoming gambling addiction, highlighting the importance of advocacy and support in recovery.
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37 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Megan's Journey Through Gambling Addiction: A Story of Hope and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Gambling can become problematic when used as an emotional crutch.
- The death of a loved one can trigger addictive behaviours.
- Rebuilding trust after addiction requires time and effort.
- Advocacy is crucial for normalising conversations about gambling addiction.
- Support from loved ones is essential in the recovery process.
Gambling was always something I loved to do, but it became problematic when my mother died.
In this episode of The Broke Girl Society, Christina sits down with Megan from Canada to discuss her journey through gambling addiction. Megan opens up about how gambling was a normal part of her family life from a young age, with celebrations often centred around horse tracks, dog tracks, or casinos. Things took a darker turn after the death of her mother in June 2020, which led to a downward spiral of debt, lies, and isolation.
Megan shares how her mother’s battle with gambling addiction and cancer influenced her own struggles. She vividly describes the moment she got caught and the long road to rebuilding trust with her husband and loved ones. Megan’s story highlights the importance of advocacy and normalising conversations about gambling addiction. She emphasises that the stigma surrounding this addiction often prevents people from seeking help. Her advocacy work aims to provide support and resources for those struggling with similar issues.
Throughout the episode, Megan reflects on the emotional and psychological impact of gambling addiction. She talks about the feelings of guilt and shame that come with it, and how these emotions can lead to further isolation. Megan’s candidness provides a raw and honest look at the challenges of overcoming addiction and the importance of having a supportive community. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even when the path seems insurmountable.
Megan’s journey is a testament to the strength and resilience needed to overcome addiction. If you’re looking for a story of hope, courage, and redemption, this episode is a must-listen.