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Scenario

When addiction creates financial secrecy and shame

I started gambling online during the pandemic and now I have lost our emergency fund and I cannot tell my wife and I keep thinking one good bet will fix everything.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The compulsive behavior has created real-world consequences that feel too shameful to reveal, perpetuating a cycle of isolation and magical thinking.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Addiction as mental health condition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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