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4. The past is gone and you will not find peace of mind until you can accept it <br />without resentment. <br />5. The gambler, not you, should be responsible for calling the gambler's creditors to <br />make restitution. Don't take this responsibility from the gambler. <br />6. Experience has taught us that it is not helpful to borrow monies or co -sign notes <br />to cover gambling debts, while the gambler is gambling or when the gambler <br />comes into Gamblers Anonymous. <br />7. It is not recommended that the spouse go to work specifically to cover gambling <br />debts. <br />8. Prudence tells us that compulsive gamblers are seldom able to handle family <br />finances. Perhaps this condition will be altered as the gambler progresses toward <br />recovery. <br />9. Discourage friends and relatives from lending the gambler money. <br />10. Gamblers Anonymous is a program for the compulsive gambler. Loved ones <br />should not interfere. <br />11. It may be well to encourage the gambler to go to the first few meetings, however. <br />after this the Gamblers Anonymous activities must be left to the gambler. To <br />force the gambler to attend meetings is very apt to do more harm than good. <br />12. The gambler's gambling debts were not incurred over a short period of time, <br />therefore don't be discouraged if the gambler finds it necessary to pay back small <br />amounts of monies over an extended period. Normal family expenses must come <br />first. <br />13. Recovery is a very slow process for the gambler. Give the gambler your <br />encouragement and have faith. <br />14. Do take an honest inventory of YOUR character defects and work on them. <br />15. Come to Gam -Anon even though your gambler may continue to gamble. We <br />understand your problem and if you have an honest desire we can help you <br />through our program. <br />Are You Living With A Compulsive Gambler? <br />If there is a gambling problem in your home, the Gam -Anon family group may be able to help <br />you cope with it. If you are living with a compulsive gambler, you will answer "YES" to at least <br />six of the following questions. <br />1. Do you find yourself constantly bothered by bill collectors? <br />13 <br />