What happens after the gambling stops?

It's a question that sits at the heart of the work we're doing at Collectors MD. Stopping the behavior is an important step in recovery, but what about the financial consequences that remain? The debt, damaged credit, depleted savings, strained relationships, and overwhelming uncertainty about how to move forward?

As part of GamFin's Restoring Hope campaign, I had the opportunity to share my personal journey with gambling addiction, the connection I discovered between gambling and compulsive collecting, and why behavioral and financial recovery need to go hand in hand.

The feature also highlights our growing partnership with GamFin and our shared commitment to helping individuals navigate not just the behaviors themselves, but the lasting consequences that can follow.

"Behavioral recovery and financial recovery shouldn't exist in isolation. They really need to work together."

We're grateful to GamFin for providing a platform to share these experiences and perspectives, and for the work they're doing to help individuals and families rebuild their financial lives. And a special thank you to Samantha Baker for bringing the Restoring Hope campaign to life and helping amplify stories that deserve to be heard, and to Alex De Marco for his partnership, continued support, and belief in the work we're doing at Collectors MD.

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