I believe that not only people with gambling addiction, but everyone tells lies in one way or another.
These lies aren’t always meant to deceive or hide something.
Sometimes, even polite expressions or flattery can become a form of lies. 😶🌫️
However, when I was in the midst of gambling addiction, most of my lies were for one reason—money.
I lied to borrow or receive money from others, or to make my debts seem smaller than they really were. 😡
I layered lie upon lie.
People around me would often say, “You lie as easily as you breathe.”
And I can’t deny that. It’s true—that’s how I looked to them.
As someone living with gambling addiction, I was no exception.
I, too, lied again and again—to hide things, to protect myself.
Was there no guilt in doing so?
That’s not quite right.
I knew what I was doing was wrong. I felt guilt.
But the fear, the pressure, and the compulsive urge to gamble were stronger than my conscience.
Even while leaving scars on my heart, I continued to lie. 😭
Now that I’ve quit gambling, I can finally live without constantly lying.
And that simple truth—being able to live honestly—is incredibly freeing.
To live each day without my heart being consumed by anything…
That, I believe, is the greatest benefit of recovery from gambling addiction. ☺️
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