2024-11-26 04:59:00
This was no less than 15 years ago. This still amazes me.
They invited me to speak in front of a group called Pathful Gamblers Anonymous, which organizes regular meetings in the traditional Alcoholics Anonymous style.
Just out of pure intuition, I’m going to assume about 30 people. I remember walking into the auditorium, cursing my poor instincts, and they made room for me on the makeshift stage among the 400-plus attendees.
If that number sounds absolutely exaggerated to me, what happened next was basically devastating. I heard several first-person testimonies of bizarre events from people of varying ages, socioeconomic classes, religions, and political affiliations, including unusually emotional tears.
Divorce, prison, suicide, business bankruptcies and family relationships, crime, drug abuse, loan sharking and other minor characters appear in each story. Any horror movie is like a fairy tale, complete with an aura of anguish condensed between lost eyes, lonely tears and souls weighed down by the stakes. I left scared.
In fact, I bet this problem is a minor one and not that scary. Of course, as happens in reality, he loses the bet.
I maintain that was 15 years ago and there was no betting like it is now. online All it takes is a mobile phone, a credit card or an e-wallet to fall into their ruthless clutches.
We have before us a completely unequal struggle that often exploits the worst human suffering and social crises to deepen its penetration, so we cannot remain indifferent to this scourge that already affects many minors.
In Hebrew, an addict is called “main”, literally means “for sale”, perhaps because what happens in these situations is that personal autonomy ceases to exist and the gambler ends up involuntarily becoming a foolish puppet of those who control him, while believing that – poor thing – there is The next bet will definitely be saved. We must fight this illusion through more education, more awareness, more family responsibility and proper laws, which is both false and powerful and makes us less so. Easily sold.
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What insights did you gain from speaking at a Gamblers Anonymous event about the struggles and resilience of individuals facing gambling addiction?
**Short Interview with a Guest on Their Experience with Gamblers Anonymous**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today. You have a remarkable story from your experience talking at a Gamblers Anonymous event more than 15 years ago. Can you share what that experience was like?
**Guest**: Thank you for having me! It was indeed a memorable experience. I was invited to speak at a gathering of Gamblers Anonymous, specifically a group called Pathful Gamblers Anonymous, which operates much like Alcoholics Anonymous with its supportive framework.
**Interviewer**: That sounds significant. How many people did you expect to address initially, and what was the reality when you arrived?
**Guest**: Well, initially, I thought there would be about 30 attendees. However, when I walked into the auditorium, I was truly taken aback—it was packed with over 400 participants! I couldn’t believe the turnout and found myself feeling a mix of excitement and dread as I was ushered onto the makeshift stage.
**Interviewer**: It must have been quite overwhelming to speak in front of such a large audience. How did you feel standing there?
**Guest**: It was definitely a moment of panic at first. I remember cursing my intuition for underestimating the number of people who would be present. But once I started speaking and connecting with everyone, it became an incredibly rewarding experience. The energy of the crowd was so supportive, which helped calm my nerves.
**Interviewer**: What message did you aim to convey to the attendees during your speech?
**Guest**: My main message was about hope and resilience. I wanted to share my own journey and emphasize that recovery is possible. Many people there were at different stages in their battles with gambling addiction, and I aimed to inspire them to believe in their capacity for change.
**Interviewer**: It’s great to hear how you focused on empowerment. How has that experience stayed with you over the years?
**Guest**: Looking back, it still amazes me how impactful that moment was—not just for me, but for those who listened. It highlighted the importance of community and shared experiences in recovery. It taught me a lot about vulnerability and the strength we can find in sharing our struggles.
**Interviewer**: Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring experience with us. It’s important to recognize the impact of organizations like Gamblers Anonymous in helping individuals find a path to recovery.
**Guest**: Absolutely! It’s vital to support each other through these challenges, and spaces like these provide a crucial lifeline for many. Thank you for shining a light on this important issue.
