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Bit of reassurance please

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tanalle24 · 25/01/2024 16:45

Finally realising that I need to leave my husband. He's had a gambling addiction for the majority of our relationship- always promised to stop but every few years he gambles again. After Xmas I found out he had racked up thousands in gambling debts again and we nearly lost our house due to him not paying the mortgage

I know i would be a fool to stay with him but why do I feel like I'm failing my children by splitting the family up. I suppose a part of me is wishing and hoping this really will be the last time he does it but I know deep down it probably won't.

I guess I'm just looking for reassurance that my children will adjust, we will all cope just fine etc. Also plays on my mind what will mutual friends think as to the outside world we probably don't appear like we have any problems. Sorry for the rambling I just feel really lost right now and trying to hold it together for my children.

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Verysad1978 · 25/01/2024 16:59

That’s really tough. Take it day by day

Verysad1978 · 25/01/2024 17:00

And go to Gam anon meetings. They have online ones

Newbutoldfather · 25/01/2024 17:03

Children are fine, especially if you manage to keep it amicable.

You get a lot on here who focus on all the downsides, but forget that there are upsides too.

Of course, in an ideal world two happily married parents is ideal. But, failing that, amicable co parents are infinitely better than an unhappy marriage.

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