Svea, a mother from Nyköping who grew up in Norrköping, opened up about her struggle with gambling addiction that began during her twenties. She recounted how, after the birth of her children, her gambling escalated as she sought ways to fund her habit, often resorting to working extra hours and borrowing money. Despite the financial repercussions linked to her gambling, her priority remained ensuring her children had their needs met, supported by her partner's stable financial situation at the time.

As her addiction deepened, Svea faced the harsh reality of spending her entire paycheck on online gambling, even managing to hide her behavior from close family members. This concealment created a dual life that became increasingly unsustainable. Svea’s story mirrors a troubling trend among young people today, where gambling, facilitated by easy access to online platforms, is becoming a growing concern for families and communities.

Eventually, after a significant setback where she lost her entire salary to gambling again, Svea sought professional help through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and the Gambling Addiction Group in Nyköping. This support group offers a space for individuals struggling with gambling issues to share their experiences and find a path to recovery, highlighting the importance of community support in combating such addictions, especially amid rising gambling rates among youth.