anyone with a spouse with an addiction?

[Gsmom]

DH has finally admitted that he is a compulsive gambler, TBH ive suspected for a long time. We are in debt after a particularly bad gambling spree. We have a ds 2 and im 28 weeks pregnant.

How do i cope with this. In fairness he has been good so far and went to GA meeting this week, he is going again tomorrow, and hasnt placed a bet in a month, or so he tells me, but i do believe him i think!

How do i support him, mind and protect myself and the children? I dont know much about how to handle where we go from here now TBH. I was considering giving up my job after this babs, but now i wont cos im sure i need to keep some security in case i need to remove my children if things go downhill again.

It seems that there is a lot out there for the addicted, but not much for the family.

Any advice greatfully received.

No advice but bumping for you.

I think you have to work out what you would do if he weren't on the scene and start planning for a rainy day - just in case.

Don't have any joint accounts or jointly held credit cards, and make sure your PIN is secret - change it if necessary. Prevention is better than finding out your home is on the line because of his debt. Perhaps you should put the house in your name?

Sounds cynical, but your DH isn't in control so you will have to take these measures just in case...

Could you go to GA (perhaps to a different meeting from DH) and see if there are any family members there, or any support available? Sort of like Al-Anon, which is for families of alcoholics? Perhaps you could look online?

Hugs to you