Monica's Story

Monica is in early recovery from gambling harm and shares her journey of compulsive gambling and recovery. ** If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as encouragement in your recovery journey.   ~ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better!  https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' ~And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!  https://bircheshealth.com/ A BGS Media, LLC Production ************************************************************************************************************* For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d like to support the work I do please rate this episode (Please be Kind!) #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous #gambling Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking software https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the world https://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the day Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / [email protected] Terra Carbert: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/ Brian Hatch: https://endgamblingharm.com/ UK Help: https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings Australia Help: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ Canada Help: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling Podcasts: The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA Ambitious Addicts: https://ambitiuosaddicts.libsyn.com/2021 All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast: https://addictedgamblerpodcast.libsyn.com/ Support groups:  The BGS Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520878581449100/ Ambitious Women in Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambitiouswomeninrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182930495779649/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/138607691434337/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSelfDiscoverySisterhood