Christina

The Broke Girl Society

Christina

  • Part One: Ladies from the BGS support group share their journey and hope

Part One: Ladies from the BGS support group share their journey and hope

Wednesday 1st January 2025

Four women from the BGS support group share their powerful stories of overcoming gambling addiction, offering hope and resilience.
Explicit
57 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
Non-judgmental

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The Broke Girl Society
Author:
Christina
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Inspiring Journeys: Women Share Their Battles with Gambling Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Gail shares her two-decade struggle with gambling and her recovery journey.
  • Cathy discusses her 18-year battle with compulsive gambling and finding help.
  • Kim talks about natural recovery and fear of relapse.
  • Sonia reflects on how gambling escalated with a failing marriage.
  • The importance of community support in overcoming addiction.
I knew I couldn't continue feeling the way I was. I needed to have a better life.
In this episode of The Broke Girl Society, Christina welcomes four inspiring women from the BGS support group: Gail, Cathy, Kim, and Sonia. Each shares their deeply personal journeys of battling and overcoming gambling addiction. Gail kicks things off by recounting her two-decade struggle with gambling, highlighting the overwhelming lows and the surprising highs of her recovery journey. Cathy then opens up about her 18-year battle with compulsive gambling and the turning point that led her to seek help.
Kim shares her story of natural recovery and how fear of relapse keeps her on track. Finally, Sonia discusses how her gambling escalated alongside a failing marriage and the pivotal moment she decided to seek support. Through their stories, you'll hear about the importance of community, the power of resilience, and the hope found in shared experiences. These women offer a raw and honest look at the challenges of addiction and the strength required to reclaim their lives.
Their courage and vulnerability provide a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with similar issues. Don't miss this heartfelt episode that proves recovery is possible and support is always available.