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The Girl Gambler
- A Young Woman's Story of Her Escape from Gambling Addiction
- Narrated by: Deborah Balm
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
The story of a young girl's entrapment in gambling addiction. The true advert for problem gambling and how it controlled her every movement, her every thought and almost took her life. How the guilt and shame that go hand-in-hand with addiction stopped her from reaching out for help for eight years as she didn't feel it was okay for a young female to be a problem gambler. How she believed it was a male dominated problem, and how eventually, she did find the tools that enabled her to become free of her addiction.
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- Kayleigh leaves
- 19-02-22
A fantastic book!!!
I was in floods of tears on many occasions! What a heart wrenching story. What a strong woman! Highly recommend this to anyone who struggles with gambling! 5*****
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- Jade Charles
- 15-03-22
10/10 ducky 🦆☺️
An honest and eye opening account on the devastation a gambling addiction can cause! Such an inspirational and brave young woman, who really did fight her demons. I Couldn’t stop listening to this book! Thank you for sharing your story, you will help so many! Sending you light and love 🖤
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- Sam
- 08-11-23
It stopped me in my tracks…
I hadn’t gambled for 8 years, and then a few months ago my mum asked if I wanted to put a bet on the races online. With my £5 I got 100 free spins on the slots. That was it I was in again, hook line and sinker… few months later after losing my disposable income for the month gambling I searched - girl gambler help. My search terms returned this I downloaded it instantly… thank you Stacey for your honesty, sharing your truth and highlighting that we need to remove the stereotype that it’s only men who suffer, as much as they need the support it was so great to be able to listen to the book and completely relate. For anyone else struggling alone out there, you can beat this, you will beat it and remember you’re really not alone, search resources, listen to books like this. Since listening I’ve not gambled, I’m following the triangle and I’ve signed up to GameStop etc. Fantastic book - thank you!!!
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- Juliet Jones
- 04-11-23
Brilliantly written!
Wow!!! What an inspiring story and emotional read. I hope this reaches anyone that needs to hear this, that anything is possible when starting recovery!!!
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- Anonymous User
- 13-12-22
Real life problems
As a gambler myself, I can relate to a lot she’s been through and it just goes to show how many people from all different walks of life it effects.
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- Kindle Customer
- 13-03-24
the raw honesty and brutal truth here is unmatched anywhere else
this was simply excellent. I even had to message the author on Instagram to praise her on this. what a first class piece of testimony and an utterly relatable account of the depths of despair associated with this beast of an addiction
this is life changing work. thank you and God bless you, may you remain well girl and well done for producing such a finely written book that was a joy to listen to! buy this book you won't regret it!
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- Catherine
- 23-02-22
Incredibly insightful
An amazing insightful and inspirational book. The raw reality of addiction and it’s ripple effects laid bare but with the knowing that recovery truly is possible. I hope this book reaches those that need it most and this journey can continue to inspire and give hope to not just those in the grip of addiction but those riding the ripples too. Incredibly brave to revisit and share those moments but inspiring to others to know they’re never alone. Thank you for writing this.
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- Dawnie232
- 16-04-23
Absolutely heartbreaking
Absolutely heartbreaking but a fabulously written account of how someone’s life can be turned upside down by this awful addiction! Thank you for sharing your deepest secrets, it can’t have been easy. I am sure it will have helped so many people see the light at the end of a very dark and difficult tunnel.
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- louise weston
- 26-08-22
Heartbreaking but truly inspirational
As an ex gambling addict who has joined GamStop for the maximum 5 years I read this and this was just like reading about me. The same thoughts, the same reasoning and excuses. I started gambling as an escape through lockdown and it became a game of "if I could just win big then it will all be over" I did win big on a couple of occasions and at one point I had savings and bought myself my first car in 27 years, just a second hand one, and I had a bit of security but then a personal tragedy struck and one night in a drunken state I lost a large chunk then got myself into debt trying to win it back. Now I'm £25k in debt and working to pay those debts. I commend you for telling your story and for quashing the stigma around female gambling. I spoke to Stacey on Facebook a few weeks ago and she is the loveliest person. Love and light to you xx
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- Anonymous User
- 03-03-24
Truly inspirational
Listened to this book and all my thoughts, feelings and demons of gambling resonated with me.It has put me on a road to recovery to beat this evil addiction so life destroying.
Thankyou a truly inspirational story of what gambling does to your life .
I one thousand percent recommend its a must read for anyone with a gambling addiction.
Lyn (Northamptonshire).
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