THE FOUNDING STORY / 001 / ANONYMOUS
She was growing up.
I was looking down.
Content note: gambling harm and missed family moments.
“My daughter was reading me a story.”
She was learning to read. Getting better every day. Growing older in front of me.
And I was watching a betting app.
Not because I didn’t care. Because gambling had taken over.
That is the loss I think about. The attention. The ordinary evenings. The moments I cannot go back to.
Adapted from the founder’s account, shared anonymously. No identifying details or family images are used.
There are still moments ahead.
This story isn’t a demand to feel guilty. Gambling can take hold of your attention even when you care deeply. Support is available, and you deserve it.
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