If I were the TS I would give up gambling completely, no matter what it costs me. $35k is a lot of money. This money can support a family for about 4-5 years without any income, and if you invest it wisely, you can forget about work altogether. This example is another reminder that trying to win back a player almost always loses even more. Play only with a clear mind and control yourself and your money.
Gambling is supposed to give fun or entertainment, sometimes we lose control and we lose money, but if we have regretted it and we promise that we mature by learning from our experience, I think we can still enjoy gambling and it's not necessary to remove that in our life.
Remember, nothing bad will happen if we do "responsible gambling".