Christina
Christina
Sonia's Story
Sonia's Story
Sonia's Story
Saturday 13th September 2025
Explore Sonia's heartfelt story of gambling addiction recovery and the importance of community support.
Explicit
34 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Encouraging
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Christina
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Sonia's Journey: A Heartfelt Battle Against Gambling Addiction
Episode Overview
- Recognising gambling addiction is crucial for recovery.
- Community support plays a vital role in overcoming addiction.
- Early recovery can be challenging but is a significant achievement.
- Escapism through gambling can mask deeper relationship issues.
- Recovery is a personal journey; it's never too late to seek help.
Recovery is your own journey; do what makes you feel comfortable.
What drives someone to seek a life without gambling? Sonia's Story on The Broke Girl Society podcast is a heartfelt exploration of one woman's battle with gambling addiction and her journey to recovery. Sonia shares her experience of how gambling began as a fun pastime but gradually became a destructive habit affecting her personal relationships, especially with her husband.
She candidly talks about the realisation of her problem during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the emotional toll it took on her marriage. Through her story, listeners get a glimpse into the complexities of gambling addiction intertwined with personal relationships, particularly when dealing with a covert narcissist. Sonia's journey underscores the importance of recognising one's issues before hitting rock bottom and seeking help through community support and therapy.
Her advice is clear: recovery is personal and it's never too late to start seeking help. Sonia also touches on the challenges she faced in early recovery, emphasising the significance of community and support groups in overcoming addiction. With light humour and raw honesty, Sonia's story offers hope and encouragement to anyone struggling with gambling addiction. So, what can we learn from Sonia's experience?
Perhaps it's the reminder that everyone deserves a chance at healing, no matter how deep the struggle. Are you ready to find hope in your journey?