The "Rush" to Ruin

The "Rush" to Ruin; what a great title and the story of my life. I wish I had thought of this title. A very well respected Los Angeles news caster has chronicled my story with this title. It is airing on KNX 1070 AM in Los Angeles and can be accessed on the internet here. It is a five part series which focuses on compulsive gambling and my story is highlighted as to where compulsive gambling can take someone. I heard the first part this afternoon and thank goodness the radio station did air the Gamblers Anonymous helpline for anyone who may need help. Hopefully, someone will listen to this series and seek help and NOT go down the road I have gone. The second part will air tomorrow at 3:10 pm Pacific Time.

I did a series of telephone interviews with this news reporter who got the idea of doing the segment from flipping through the television. He saw on every other station a poker game of some sort and started to ask questions of compulsive gambling. He was talking to Arnie Wexler world renown treatment specialist for compulsive gamblers and Mr. Wexler referred my name to John North (the news reporter). Mr. North is a well experience radio news caster who has been around the business for the past 40 years and I felt very comfortable speaking with him about my addiction. I am very anxious to hear the rest of the series.

My apologies to all of those who I told to watch the Al Roker Investigates Kids, Cards and Dice Program on Court TV yesterday evening. The program did not air even though I was told it was going to air two more times. I guess the ratings weren't very good so Court TV aired their own programming. I guess it all goes back to money and if the show doesn't generate ratings it won't air because it doesn't sell enough commercials.

Tomorrow is a very big day for me because I meet with the Probation Officer who will help decide my fate. I am extremely anxious and nervous but my attorney has briefed me as to what to expect. I did all of these terrible things to my family, my ex-employer and myself and I will face the consequences for these terrible things. I can only be myself with this gentlemen and I whatever he decides he will decide. Yes, gambling led me down this road but since I have stopped gambling the road has taken a positive direction. I plan on continuing in this positive direction one day a time.