a gamblers shadowy reflection in a darkened window their face a mask of hope battling the onset of despair

gambler shadowy reflection darken window face mask hope battle onset lonely heartache shadow futility despair temptation struggle loneliness darkness failure taker empowerment emptiness support overwhelm regret community defeat helplessness isolation adversity recklessness sorrow behavior recovery gambling desolation depression hopeless resilience addiction desperation anonymity patience decay compulsion courage melancholy impulse anxiety