Welcome. Everything said during this chat will be treated in the strictest confidence.<div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  Hi shelby<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  How are you?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Shelby</strong> :  Hi yeah I'm okay I guess, sorry this is the first time I've done anything like this <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  Don’t be sorry. I’m a compulsive gambler and a member of GA<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  I’ve been where you are and understand how tough it can be to reach out for help<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Shelby</strong> :  I never use to be a gambler but now I don't know how to stop I wish I had never started in the first place<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  Ok, would you be willing to attend a local meeting?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Shelby</strong> :  Yeah I think I need to before it gets any worse <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  Well done. It takes courage to admit you need help. Can I ask where about you live Shelby?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  There are loads of meetings all over Scotland <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  Are you ok?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Karen T.</strong> :  Not sure if you’re still there or not but just to let you know that you are not on your own. There are other compulsive gamblers out there that have successfully stopped gambling and experienced their lives getting better. I’d encourage you to come back onto the chat when you’re ready Shelby and we can help you get to a meeting. I’ll stay on the chat for another 5 mins then end the chat<br></div><br>== This Chat Has Been Closed ==<br>Press "Exit Chat" to return to homepage.