Episode 3: Mele

In front of over 200 guests at her glamorous 60th birthday party, Mele stood up to share a secret she had carried for most of her life. In this episode, Mele tells the full story behind that courageous moment. She speaks about her long and complicated relationship with gambling, the shame that kept it hidden, and the powerful decision to finally "keep it real". It's a deeply moving account of breaking down a façade to find healing in honesty.PGF Services provide free, confidential support for those who are experiencing gambling harm. Whether it be from your own gambling or if you are affected by someone else's gambling, we are here to here to help.Contact us via:Phone 0800 664 262Email help@pgf.nzText 5819Visit www.pgf.nzLinktreehttps://linktr.ee/pgfservices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gambling's a thrill. A win feels incredible. But gambling also has a dark side. Finances are ruined, families are torn apart and people become trapped in ways that are almost impossible to understand unless you’ve been there yourself.The Bet is honest stories, real journeys. Each story is of someone's life in their own words, and reveals how gambling almost destroyed them – and how they found a way out.Produced for PGF Services by Te Pūrongo Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.