As part of the Tell Your Story series by the MACGH, Christina Cook—founder of The Broke Girl Society—shares a powerful video testimonial about how finding community in recovery helped her reclaim her life.
Christina’s gambling began as a way to cope with deep emotional pain and trauma. It wasn’t about the money—it was about escape. But the relief was fleeting, and the damage compounded. In her testimonial, she reflects on how isolation and shame kept her stuck in the cycle, and how recovery only truly began when she found connection.
Through her podcast and peer support work, Christina discovered that healing thrives in community. She built The Broke Girl Society to offer women a safe space to share their stories, find solidarity, and rebuild their lives. Her message is clear: you don’t have to go through this alone. Whether it’s peer support, storytelling, or simply knowing someone else has walked this path…there’s help, and there’s hope.
