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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 47 MIN

Ross Kemp - the rise, fall and recovery of a gambling addict

from Speaking of Suicide

“The anticipation of putting money on and the build-up of thinking you’d get something back”Key takeaways from this podcastYou can be vulnerable, upset and angry, its about dealing with themGambling will eat you alive until you get out of itRecovery lies in honesty, with yourself and then othersRoss Kemp discovered the thrill of gambling from a young age.  He traces it back to the amusement arcades as a child, the excitement of the flashing lights and noise, the joy of winning a toy.  As he grew, so his interest in gambling grew and by the time he was in his early 20s he was gambling online, spending every penny he could. His addiction spiralled until he was taking out payday loans and bank loans to fund his habit, eventually leading to theft.   In this hugely inspirational insight into the life of a gambling addict, Ross shares honestly and openly about the grip gambling had on his life, the impact it had on his relationships, work life and mental health and how he finally managed to turn his life around, getting help for his addiction from Gordon MoodyIf you need someone to talk to, you can text Mikeysline on 07786 20 77 55 or contact via messenger, webchat or X. Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm & Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm.Or come and visit at 4 Strothers Lane, Inverness IV1 1LR, Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm & Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm.Follow Mikeysline on socials XFacebookInstagramSpeaking of Suicide hosting is supported by D and D Paving Ltd. Speaking of Suicide is produced and presented by Adventurous Audio in Scotland

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