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Kathy's Story

Posted by on 20 July 2016 | 0 Comments

I am the mother of a 24 year old son who has been addicted to Weed and Meth for at least 6-8 years. I have protected him as a mother does and I know I have done more than I should have. I... Read more

Rena's Story Part-6

Posted by on 5 July 2016 | 1 Comments

Well, it has been a wee while since my last visit to Kina. Since I last posted, there have been a few changes. The main one being - I am studying the National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction! go figure, my family... Read more

My Story

Posted by on 24 May 2016 | 2 Comments

I am the wife of a diagnosed alcoholic that has been sober for 44 days. To get to this point I had to pack up and leave him to make him realise that my son and I could not put up with his... Read more

Yvonne's Story

Posted by on 24 May 2016 | 1 Comments

My partner is an alcoholic. We've been through all the hell of alcohol fuelled domestic violence, abuse, assaults and threats to kill to the point where I was afraid I was gonna end up dead. We separated for six months, then he begged... Read more

Sophie's Story

Posted by on 29 February 2016 | 2 Comments

Kia ora,  I live with my partner and I am struggling with his alcohol and meth addiction. The mood swings and all that comes with it can make it hard to live a normal life. I resonate with the video when it was said... Read more

Val's Story

Posted by on 18 February 2016 | 2 Comments

Hi, So I am new to this site, and have been recommended this site from an Al Anon member. I have been with my partner for 6 years now and knew he was an alcoholic early on. I thought we could manage it ourselves and... Read more

Fay's Story

Posted by on 19 January 2016 | 1 Comments

My 40 year old son is an alcoholic. He has left his partner of 20 years and 2 kids to sort himself out. He has said if he stayed there he would end up dying. She is also an alcoholic drinking every day.... Read more

Danielle's Story

Posted by on 19 January 2016 | 1 Comments

It's really hard to try to write my story succinctly but I will try, by starting with the now. Right now my husband has decided to sleep the night at his mother's place (who is away on holiday so the house is empty... Read more

Holly's Story

Posted by on 2 December 2015 | 2 Comments

I'm finding it hard to find help, for me. My partner drinks, not everyday but when he does, he can't stop. I'm the one worrying about him driving home drunk (we live rurally). He's self employed so this is self destructive behaviour. Some times... Read more

Jen's Story

Posted by on 16 November 2015 | 2 Comments

When my daughter was 16 she was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and started some medication to help her mood stabilise. This was 16 years ago. Over the years she has had different successes and failures with her life ambitions. The medications she took made... Read more