'I spent £40k on secret shopping and gambling addiction - my husband didn't know'
Rachel Grady overcame a £40,000 debt from gambling and shopping addiction by becoming a successful reseller, earning up to £10,000 a month.Summary
Rachel Grady, 41, battled a secret gambling and shopping addiction, accumulating £40,000 in debt while hiding it from her husband and even denying purchases to her children. Her addiction began in 2020 as a coping mechanism for depression, quickly escalating into a daily habit. After a breakdown in 2023, she confessed to a friend and began selling second-hand clothes to address her debt. She found success on platforms like Tilt, earning up to £10,000 a month and clearing her debt within a year. Now running a vintage clothing business, Rachel has transformed her relationship with money and implemented safeguards to prevent relapse, eventually revealing her past struggles to her husband who was understanding given her recovery.
(Source：The Mirror)