Good afternoon,
Having just joined the site I wanted to introduce myself.
I've just turned 35. Am married with 3 kids. This is important because I nearly lost them.
I am a recovering compulsive gambler. This isn't seen as an illness to anybody except another compulsive gambler. My last bet was march 2014. I actively attend GA meetings to prevent relapse.
Its taken me this long to rebuild trust in my family. My life is miles away from the despair it was in when I gambled, but I still have evidence of my problem in the form of a mountain of debt.
Although I signed up to a dmp with stepchange in july 2014 my head is still firmly in the sand when it comes to finances.
I have joined this site to gain control of my finances having gained some kind of control over my gambling. I haven't looked into reclaiming bank charges or PPI or anything so I guess that's where I'll start.
thanks for listening, i'll keep you 'posted'