A mum from Wales with a gambling and shopping addiction who squandered money meant for her children has told how she cleared a £40,000 debt in just a year by selling second-hand clothes. Now earns £10,000 a month.
It was during a period of depression that Rachel Grady, from Merthyr Tydfil, in South Wales, fell into online gambling in 2020, turning to betting apps for a temporary lift while she quietly spiralled into debt.
Rachel said: “I was in a pretty dark place for quite a few years. The only thing that made me happy at the time was spending money I didn’t have.”
Although it began as a curiosity, it soon became a daily ritual. And sfter trying gambling apps once, Rachel found herself drawn back by the rush and early wins.
“I would…