Monica's Story

The Broke Girl Society

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!

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A BGS Media, LLC Production

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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/ / [e-mail]

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