Episode #53
#36-From Gambling Addiction to Jail: My journey to Recovery and Redemption
I grew up in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago, where sports, competition, and betting were part of everyday life. As a kid, there were parlay cards, survival pools, and pitching quarters. By high school, I had a bookie. What seemed like fun became years of debt, broken trust, and an addiction I could not control. Gambling changed my character. It turned me into someone my parents didn’t raise me to be. I had a big ego. I became a master manipulator and a liar, and I hurt the people who cared about me most. In this first video episode of Gambling Recovery: Taking Back Your Life, I share my story—from asking my mother to cover a gambling loss, to going in and out of Gamblers Anonymous, to serving time in jail and gambling again after I got out. My last bet was February 9, 2012. Recovery began when I finally accepted that stopping for a while wasn’t enough. I had to change how I lived. I’m sharing this for the person who feels trapped by gambling and for the family trying to understand it. You are not alone, and change is possible. If you need guidance on where to start, email me at GamblingRecoveryPod@gmail.com. Follow Gambling Recovery: Instagram: @gamblingrecoverypod Facebook: Jimmy Morris — Gambling Recovery: Taking Back Your Life LinkedIn: Jimmy Morris — Gambling Recovery: Taking Back Your Life Website: https://gamblingrecoverypodcast.com # TikTok: @gamblingrecoverypodcast #GamblingRecovery #TakingBackYourLife #GamblingAddictionRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #YouAreNotAlone
