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Abby's Story

Posted by on 11 December 2016 | 3 Comments

My husband has not drunk to unwarranted nasty drunkenness for 11 years, or used and dealt marijuana for 35 years, but his behaviours and irrational thinking are still those of an addict. When he became a born again Christian 35 years ago he believes... Read more

Lost for words mum

Posted by on 5 December 2016 | 3 Comments

I have a 33yr old daughter who seems to have lost her way and has turned to a life of drugs. The sad part is there is a little boy involved who both my husband and I worry about. We tread lightly as... Read more

Donna's Story

Posted by on 28 October 2016 | 2 Comments

My 19-year-old son is addicted to synthetics. Has been for last few years. Finally cleaned up his act and moved away for a few months and is now back and up to old habits. Today I rang the psychiatric crisis number as he... Read more

Amy's Story

Posted by on 28 October 2016 | 1 Comments

My partner is a crystal meth addict. Today is day three of his recovery. We’ve been together for nine years and it feels like we’ve done day three a million times. He gets into this cycle where he just disappears for 2 –... Read more

Anonymous Story

Posted by on 28 October 2016 | 1 Comments

Hi there, so this is my first entry. I’m married to an alcoholic. He is okay when drinking at home but not when he goes out on the weekend with the boys - which he has done almost every weekend since we got... Read more

Ally's Story

Posted by on 25 October 2016 | 3 Comments

Hi. My partner is a meth addict which I have just found out, he has admitted it and says he is clean and has been for 50 days. I have no idea how to deal with this and kicked him out of my... Read more

Rena's Story Part 7

Posted by on 18 October 2016 | 0 Comments

Just when I think I've got this... I've accepted dad's drinking for what it is.... boom, another late night, another drunken phone call. Only difference now, dad has a new bird. He's known this one since before he met my mother (which is nearly... Read more

Jeannie's Story

Posted by on 20 September 2016 | 0 Comments

Our eldest son is an alcoholic. We have recognised that fact for the past 5 or 6 years and have sought help for him during this time. As a child he was an above average student, bright, articulate and loved by not only... Read more

Rose's Story

Posted by on 13 September 2016 | 2 Comments

I have been with my husband for over 10 years. We have two kids and got married only 2 years ago. I thought my husband and I were pretty good. I could tolerate his alcohol and the small things because he was a... Read more

Maree's Story

Posted by on 20 July 2016 | 0 Comments

My son is 33 years old and has a long history of drug addiction and depression. He does not live with me and has until recently been working but has now lost his job. He comes to visit occasionally and I find this... Read more