From Jackpot Winner to Homeless Mum

Описание: Gambling addiction can start with excitement but quickly turn into devastation, secrecy, debt and emotional collapse. In this episode of AddictedRecovery, Lisa Walker shares how a huge casino win triggered a 20-year battle with gambling, leading to homelessness, broken trust, mental health struggles and the painful reality many addicts face in silence. Her story exposes how addiction, relapse, chasing losses and shame can spiral long before anyone notices.

At 29 years old, Lisa hit a royal flush and walked away with £127,000. It should have changed her life forever. Instead, it destroyed it. From losing her home and remortgaging everything to hiding debts from her family, lying on her wedding day and blowing £2,000 in 35 minutes, Lisa takes us deep inside the mind of a compulsive gambler. This is not just a story about money - it’s about identity, secrecy, desperation and the moment she finally chose recovery.
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00:00 The Royal Flush: A Life-Changing Moment
03:07 The Early Days of Gambling
05:45 The Escalation of Addiction
08:15 The Turning Point: Winning Big
11:54 The Highs and Lows of Gambling
14:37 The Descent into Darkness
17:18 The Struggle for Help
20:02 The Isolation of Addiction
23:09 The Road to Recovery
25:39 Finding Purpose in Pain
34:13 A Wedding in Vegas: The Beginning of a New Chapter
41:48 The Struggles of Gambling Addiction
49:24 Finding Support and Recovery
56:59 Creating New Beginnings: A Mission to Help Others
01:00:53 Challenges in Recovery and Family Life
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