57. Our Relationship and Finances Survived a Gambling Problem

Gambling problems put a huge strain on relationships and finances.  It's hard to know what to do and where to turn for help. Listen to this episode to hear from someone who gets it and got through it.  Jane talks openly about how her marriage and family were impacted by her husband's gambling, what she learned from relapses, and what helped to stabilize their finances and rebuild the relationship after he stopped gambling.   Jane brings much wisdom to this conversation - not only from her personal experience, but also from seventeen years of active involvement with Gam-Anon. Tune in and hear: What didn't work in their early attempts to address the gambling problem What helped to stop the gambling and bring more stability to their family Ideas for handling money issues when a loved one has a gambling problem Suggestions and encouragement for spouses, family and friends impacted by someone's gambling What is Gam-Anon and how to get connected to meetings For more information about how to address gambling concerns and their financial impact, go to the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. If you would like to connect with Gam-Anon, wherever you are in the world, here's how: Website:  https://www.Gam-Anon.org Email: [email protected] Phone:  (US#) 718-352-1671 Reach out and learn about the Gam-Anon and find out about in-person, virtual and phone meetings in the US, Canada and internationally.  You can see the literature Gam-Anon has available for purchase. For those of you living in British Columbia, here's how to connect with Gam-Anon and find out about meetings: Website:  https://www.gabc.ca Email:  [email protected] Phone: 1-855-222-5542 (24/7 Gamblers Anonymous hotline with a live person answering each call.  Callers who have been impacted by someone else's gambling have the option of being referred to a Gam-Anon member). To connect with free outreach and counselling services in British Columbia: If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada:  click here United States:  National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom:  GamCare Australia:  Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country.  If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast.  We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.  Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.