Welcome. Everything said during this chat will be treated in the strictest confidence.<div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  Evening Anne - how can I help you?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  Hi, I just wanted to reach out, I am struggling with compulsive gambling and feeling a bit lost.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  You’ve came to the right place. Gambling had me beat.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  I fought it 9 years ago and recent relationship problems and I'm right back there <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  Have you been to GA before?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  No. First time<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  GA has been the only place that helped me stop gambling, when I was at my lowest and my marriage was ending.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  I hope it can help me get my life back on track. I've lost my relationship now but have to pick myself back up.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  It’s scary and daunting to begin with, but the second I was at a meeting I knew everyone else was just like me. A compulsive gambler but they had a recovery and were happy.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  I'm nervous starting something like that but I really think it would help.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  It got me a better life, one that I never thought I would deserve. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  I would like that :)<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  Aw I was so nervous but best step I ever took.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  Where abouts are you from Anne? I can see where your nearest meeting would be?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  I'm glad. I will do it!<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  I'm in Ayrshire <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  My geography is terrible - is there a postcode? As I can type it on the website and it shows nearest meetings.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  Ka6 7hg<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  It’s suggesting Troon on a Monday, Kilmarnock Wednesday or Ayr Thursday?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  That's great, the Thursday one would suit me.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  Thank you for your help <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  My advice would be to get to one as soon as you can, <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  I will.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  If you would like to pass me your number, I can get a local member to reach <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  07484282205<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie W.</strong> :  Makes it a little less scary when someone speaks to you first. Thank you Anne - I will get a local member to make contact <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Anne</strong> :  Thank you 😊 <br></div><div class='msgln'><span class='left-info'>User <b class='user-name-left'>Anne</b> has left the chat session.</span><br></div><br>== This Chat Has Been Closed ==<br>Press "Exit Chat" to return to homepage.