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Kathy's Story
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
