Tag: Gambling
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Betrayal and Broken Dreams: How Do I Cope When My Spouse Gambles Away Our Savings?
On ‘Life Quakes’, hosts Jessica Reyes and Patricia Wu hears from a viewer who found out their spouse has gambled away their retirement savings. Guest Dr. Cortina Peters offers advice and a roadmap for moving forward. Acknowledge the Betrayal Dr. Peters emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the deep sense of betrayal that comes with financial infidelity. It’s…
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Betrayal and Bankruptcy: Can Our Marriage Survive His Gambling Problem?
A viewers husband’s gambling addiction has left them financially devastated. He’s getting help now, but she’s struggling to trust him again and is overwhelmed by the fallout. On ‘Life Quakes,’ host Patricia Wu and guest president of Point.Shift, Lauren Jeffery, offers advice on how to cope with the aftermath of a partner’s addiction and discusses whether…
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“My Gambling Addiction Started at 8”: Reformed Gambler Fights to Protect Kids
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines”, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Yehudah Alcabes discuss the overlooked dangers of gambling addiction. Gambling’s Grim Reality While gambling addiction might not get as much attention as other substance addictions, it carries a very high risk of suicide as people fall into financial and emotional ruin. Online…