A College Student Bounce Back From Their Gambling Addiction

Hello, I'm Tanukigirl from Discord. Some people have also called me by my oc's name, Dylan. I openly admit to losing all of my life savings to sports gambling and I need help recovering from the addiction because no one in my family wants to offer me support.

The first bet I ever made was part of a promotion for the Superbowl with Draft Kings. Place a low bet amount, get $250 for free to make additional bets. And then I got hooked instead of pulling out when I got a lucky $200 win on a hockey game. I realized I had a problem 3 weeks ago after losing a really important bet because I still didn't fully understand how Parlay bets worked. I lost about $15,000 by the end March. I genuinely considered suicide at that point and it wasn't until my boyfriend intervened and had me contact the gambling addiction hotline that I was able to calm down and accept what I had become.

I've started to sell a lot of personal stuff including my historical coin collection to try and raise funds. I still live with close family at the moment and I am under the threat of being kicked out if I can't at least get a minimum of $5k back before Summer starts. My parents have little faith in me and no one else in my family even wishes to talk to me. I've even had my grandma tell me I deserved to suffer for being part of the LGBT+ and this was God's way of enacting revenge upon me.

My boyfriend has a tight grip over my personal funds now to help me get rid of my gambling addiction. So all funds raised will be under HIS watch and I can promise you that he will never let me near a casino again. He personally watched me delete every gambling account that I owned. Funds will go to paying off college debt and possible Summer courses to help me finally graduate with a master's degree. It also ensures that I still have a place to live in until I am able to find a proper apartment.

If you aren't comfortable donating, I completely understand. And if you know anyone who has a gambling addiction, please try to get them help. It's a scary rabbit hole that no one should suffer in.

Doodle for Photo by my close friend, Drooken on FA.