You're an experienced gambler, having gambled for many years and having seen and done everything. Part of your experience is taking a loan and chasing losses. What if one of the young new gamblers who happens to be close to you is planning to take a loan?
Will you open up and give yourself as an example of someone who takes a loan, chases losses, and eventually loses everything, or prefer not to because you are ashamed to look back at your bad experience, and people think that you are a weak person?
If you ask me, I will be honest and give myself as an example so that people will believe that it's a bad idea to take a loan, it's not a sign of weakness if you admit your past mistakes.
How about you? How do you see yourself?
I think that telling people about your failures in order to warn them not to make the same mistake is a very gracious gesture, which requires quite a large amount of confidence and bravery. Personally, I do not go around telling people about my misadventures but I do warn them nontheless.
You do not necessarily have to use yourself as an example, I think as long as your intentions and words are sincere, they will be heard.
Although that does not mean they will listen to your warnings.