Enabling Gambling (Ep. 35)

This week, we respond to someone caught between wanting to help their mom and feeling like they're unintentionally supporting their stepdad's gambling addiction. We explore one of the most difficult questions families face: How do you support someone you love without enabling the addiction that's hurting them? We discuss why gambling addiction is a family issue—not just an individual one, the difference between helping and enabling, why financial boundaries are an act of care, not punishment, and how to navigate guilt when saying "no" feels like abandoning someone you love. Whether your family has been affected by gambling or another compulsive behavior, this conversation offers practical guidance and a compassionate framework for offering help without adding to the problem. Ad: @hairgasum on IG Have a question? Email us at info@askatherapistpod.com or DM us on IG or TikTok at @askatherapist_pod Find Kenzie at therapy-with-kenzie.com or @therapywithkenzie Find Carli at carlikingtherapy.com or @carlikinglmft