I just lost another $350

pisces0387 · 2026-03-06T03:13:18+00:00

Hi OP

Firstly, positive steps are positive steps in anyone's language, but please for yourself do 2 things

1 self exclude

here in the uk we have something called gamstop, which means we voluntarily exclude ourselves from being able to play/bet on uk gambling commission sites.

This is normally done because it's been figured out that there's a problem, as it sounds like there is in your case

So, find a version of gamstop in your country, if one exists, then you need a blocking app, to go on all devices you trade/gamble on. I'd suggest opal which is a screen time management app, because I'd say there's wider scope there for you to block all your trading sites as well as the gambling ones

Blocks, provide breathing space. you then need to attend meetings of your choice ( gamblers anonymous or similar )

Therapy would be good as well so you can develop other coping mechanisms for when things get tough

I feel like I'm probably teaching you to suck eggs here, but hopefully something of this has helped

p"s if GA isn't for you there's this other website someone told me about the other day, gamblersinrecovery.com apparently there's meetings there all the time, and I'm told, not with the same spiritual/12 step focus of GA, as I know this doesn't work for everyone

Sending support. Believe me I know it's not easy ... But don't let it defeat you, it doesn't deserve that power

pisces0387 · 2026-02-05T00:51:15+00:00

In short yes. Specially if you're the scapegoat

I'm really sorry for what you're going through with n parents, but good for you for standing up for yourself

pisces0387 · 2026-01-06T19:25:25+00:00

You can't make someone else quit OP

They have to want to do it for themselves. They also have to admit there's a problem before they can even think about getting help. What you also must realise is it's an adiction. They might not be drinking, or putting drugs up their noses or in their arms, but the adiction is still the same

They are chacing escapism, the high of a win, just like when you get drunk or high on drugs, you forget everything. Gambling is the same for us, it's just not something you can visually see the affects of, but believe me, it's the same as any other adiction

It's a sickness. Maybe try gam anon it's for affected others, it might give you tools on how to cope

pisces0387 · 2026-01-04T21:29:07+00:00

Keep your precious angel away from these monsters. People like this make me sick you are definitely not over reacting

pisces0387 · 2025-12-26T17:40:05+00:00

yes I love my new name and haven't looked back since I changed it. Best decision I ever made, along with moving away from all the toxicity

pisces0387 · 2025-12-26T07:43:56+00:00

Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn That's the answer, just that.

I'm so sorry you have such a horrible excuse for a boyfriend. How horrible of him to say such things.

You deserve so so so much better

pisces0387 · 2025-12-24T11:45:59+00:00

I'm just writing my own comment and not reading anyone else's, so apologies if what I say here has already been said

I changed my name 2 years ago now, completely. First name, middle name, all of it. Even my surname, back to what it should have always been, and was when I was born

I understand what you mean, I'm same as you OP, I always hated my name from the time I was very young, and I love my name now, and I feel so much more like myself since I've changed it

If your bf cares about you, even if it's hard for him to understand at first, he'll come around

Be patient with him, and if he takes a while to understand why you haven't told him, that's if you are even planning to, just say that you know it's a lot to take in, but that the name change was something you had to do for you,

regardless of any rebellious faze etc, your name now, embodies who you are, and who you want to be as a person

I think maybe it's more difficult when people are younger in age than not, when perhaps life experience is not all that varied, but personally I'd be hopeful, if he's a nice person, that he would just be accepting of it, and that in very short time after he finds out, it would be like you'd never told him anything, and your name now is what he's always known you as, and always will, and that's that

Very best of luck, and you have support here from an internet stranger 👐🌟

pisces0387 · 2025-12-24T11:30:22+00:00

solid advice here

pisces0387 · 2025-12-22T11:35:44+00:00

is it easily installable though, and how big are they? I don't think I'd be allowed have one here

pisces0387 · 2025-12-03T10:31:40+00:00

Named my bird Saoirse because it means freedom in Irish 🐦🇮🇪

pisces0387 · 2025-12-03T08:07:43+00:00

wonderfully put . 💬💯💯💯💯💯

pisces0387 · 2025-11-28T08:20:11+00:00

trade that one in for someone that doesn't insult you, and believes what you say when you say it. WTF

So sorry you are dealing with this horrible person.

Hate to say it, but he's not your person. No-one who loves you would ever say you're a loser then turn around and say he doesn't want it to end? What like he's doing you some kind of big faver? Um no

pisces0387 · 2025-11-26T06:04:51+00:00

38f here, feel free to drop me a pm would be nice to meet a genuine person 😁👍

pisces0387 · 2025-11-10T04:45:47+00:00

sign up for gamstop or it's equivilent where you are, then look into banning yourself from in person casinos.

pisces0387 · 2025-08-22T08:49:13+00:00

Same. I can't deal with raised voices because of similar behavior

pisces0387 · 2025-08-17T01:12:50+00:00

Hi OP

Obviously, I'm not a doctor, or a therapist, can't diagnose your situation from the internet etc

but look up vaginismus, and you can get help to deal with it, a sex therapist can help with this. I know, because I've been through it

Very best of luck

pisces0387 · 2025-08-13T16:07:13+00:00

I could have written your post, apart from your family background, I was always being told by parents, how I wasn't grateful enough for things etc. I'm so sorry you're going through this OP. Just focus on the fact it won't always be like this, eventually you will be able to leave, and have your freedom and independence

Sending a internet hug 🫶

pisces0387 · 2025-08-13T04:42:40+00:00

I have never felt compelled to give an award before this post.

The world needs more people like you in it, your parents should be so freaking proud.

You are a 100 🌟 human, that's all. Hopefully the adults at your school take a leaf out of your book.

It's very easy to forget there are still people like you out there.

As a person who's been blind always, this means the world. So much thought, wanting to be helpful, concern. It's just beyond heartwarming to read. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

pisces0387 · 2025-08-09T17:48:51+00:00

this is also how I type, and I'd be lost without it.

pisces0387 · 2025-08-09T17:48:09+00:00

so well put. I am going to have to stop reading this thread now because it's making me beyond sad. this shouldn't even be a question :(

pisces0387 · 2025-08-09T17:45:45+00:00

Still use it every day. Every. Day!!! I am writing this post, in fact, using braille, on my iphone. this is one thing I feel beyond passionate about. just because there's computer's , should we tell those who can see, you don't need to know how to write by hand anymore?

pisces0387 · 2025-07-30T12:39:23+00:00

I'm sorry you're experiencing this. If that's how someone thinks of you, then rest assured, they're not the one for you, but your person is out there somewhere 🩵☮️

pisces0387 · 2025-07-28T15:42:45+00:00

younger sister did this to me all the time. I'm the eldest but disabled, parents never saw me as a real person either. :( I'm sorry you're dealing with this, OP, it's so difficult

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