It started with small bets. My child would play online games or place small bets with friends, and at first, I thought it was just a phase. But soon, it spiraled out of control.
He began taking risks with money he didn’t have, disappearing for hours, and lying about where he was. I felt helpless watching him head down a dangerous path.
As the weeks went by, his behavior worsened. He became secretive, irritable, and obsessed with gambling. He even borrowed money from friends and strangers just to continue playing.
I feared that one wrong move could ruin his life completely, and I didn’t know how to intervene without pushing him further away.
The stress affected the whole family. Arguments became frequent, and I felt a constant weight of worry. I realized I needed help, but ordinary advice seemed ineffective.
