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We live in a culture that romanticises rescuing. Fixing is framed as love. Endurance is framed as loyalty. Self-sacrifice is framed as virtue. We’re taught, often subtly, that if we really care, we’ll keep giving. Keep soothing. Keep explaining. Keep absorbing the fallout of other people’s choices. Even when it drains us. Even when our nervous system is stuck in overwhelm, on alert, chronic stress, on edge, never at ease or shutdown But authentic love isn’t about rescuing som

1.       The December Trigger Nobody Talks About: Hyper-vigilance When you’ve lived through the unpredictable behaviour of someone you love, your nervous system learns to stay alert and December can amplify it. It shows up as: ·        scanning their mood ·        monitoring spending ·        bracing for the next disappointment ·        hiding your feelings ·        over-functioning to keep everything “normal” and steady You’re not crazy. You’re not overreacting. This is your

When gambling breaks the life you built and how healing can rebuild it No one plans for gambling to take over. It starts as a distraction, a way to cope, to escape, or to feel alive. But somewhere along the way, what was meant to soothe begins to destroy. And suddenly, both of you, the gambler and the person who loves them are standing in the wreckage of a life you never meant to create. For the affected other, it can feel like watching your home burn in slow motion. The trus

You believed them when they said it was over. The late nights, the secrecy, the money worries -you dared to hope it was behind you. Then something didn’t add up. A transaction, a message, a feeling in your gut. And suddenly, the trust you’d started to rebuild shattered again. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. For many partners, parents, and family members affected by gambling harm, learning to trust again isn’t a straight line. It’s a process of protecting yourself a

1. It’s not the spin, it’s the silence Most people think gambling is about money, it's not. It’s about what happens before the bet - that restless feeling that something’s off inside. For a few seconds, gambling quietens that noise. It gives you focus, control, a spark of life again. You’re not chasing the jackpot - you’re chasing relief. That relief isn’t weakness. It’s your nervous system saying, “I just need a break from the pain.” The problem is, the break keeps getting

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Professional football, a glamorous and high-pressured world, often comes with hidden challenges that extend beyond the pitch. One such...

Introduction Gambling addiction is a complex and pervasive problem that affects millions of people worldwide. While it is often viewed as...