Cam's story

Dear Gambling,

Today I get to write you my final farewell and goodbye.

I know I have stopped for periods of my life and have promised I would never do it again, but I now have some tools to keep you from coming into my life.

I will work with my higher power for guidance in my recovery. I have known you since the age of 14 when you first showed me how to bet horses in my small community.

You knew I had a brain that made it almost impossible to stay away from your grasp and your slow and subtle ways got me hooked. You have proven that you are definitely controlled by Satan and you came close to destroying my entire life.

The past eight years have really got the best of me. You have lied and conned me into believing that you were just entertainment.

I truly hate you and would not wish your grasp upon anyone. You have caused me to lose my financial security and have forced me to work longer and harder hours. You have affected my health and you have damaged my reputation as a leader within my community.

Most of all you have taken away so much precious time from me and my loved ones. This time, I can never get back. For this, I truly despise everything about you. I will fight the remainder of my life to keep you from ever becoming my master again.

I will also help any soul that has you in their grip and will support them in their recovery and desire to stop.

Good riddance and stay out of my life.