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Overcoming addiction

Posted By virgofd36

"Overcoming addiction"

About: Lives Lived Well - Logan Family Recovery

(as a service user),

Before coming to Logan Family Recovery in Chambers Flat I was using on daily bases. I was relying on it to get out of bed. look after the children and just be able to live a daily life. I attempted recovery a couple of years ago, completed a 3 month rehabilitation program with different provider. I found my self back into addiction the day I left that facility. It took me three years to decide to get clean and sober again.

I now have completed 3 months in the above mentioned rehabilitation program and feel that I have a better understanding of my addiction and issues that have caused me to use and also relapse previously. 

The possibility to have my children with me made the world of difference. Not only have I learnt strategies to stay clean and sober, but I have also learned new strategies to be a better parent to my children.

I am grateful for LFR and all the support I have had while residing there.

I would like to thank my TF Branka and all the support workers for their help, support and understanding. They have all taught me a lot about recovery and life.  

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Response from Craig W, Advisor -Lived Experience, Lived Experience, Lives Lived Well 10 months ago
Craig W
Advisor -Lived Experience, Lived Experience,
Lives Lived Well

Submitted on 12/06/2023 at 5:23 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 13/06/2023 at 8:55 AM

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Hi virgofd36, Thank you for sharing your experience. The Logan Family Recovery Units are are magical place that I am so glad to know exist, and are available to support people like yourself, to work on their recovery, but at the same time also remain connected with, and deepen their family bonds and ties. Knowing that your children are nearby, and your connection remains strong - all the time working on developing your own strategies to live your life well and to your fullest - must be a really good and reassuring process.

Good work, and thank you for sharing your story. I hope others will read this and find inspiration and hope from your brave share.

You got this! Please keep in touch and let our staff know how you are going, and always know to reach out to us if you want any support.

Take Care,

Craig

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