Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

27. How Do I Talk About a Gambling Problem? Who, When and How Much To Tell?


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Dealing with a gambling problem involves difficult decisions about who and when to tell and how much to share.  

Hear one woman's experiences with family finding out about her gambling and the dilemma that emerged about whether to tell extended family.  She shares lessons learned from opening up to friends and surprising outcomes from being honest with new acquaintances.  Listen now for helpful guidance to help you sort out who to tell and how to do this so it goes well.

Learn more about how to talk about gambling concerns with a spouse or family in the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.

We would love to hear what YOU have learned from talking about gambling issues.  Comment below the post for this episode on Facebook.  Or, get a dialogue going and share this episode with others.

If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online through Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.

Thanks for listening to Fold em- the podcast where you hear guidance from people who have learned from experience with gambling issues.  Subscribe or follow on your podcast app so you never miss an episode.  Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

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