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Stories of recovery

Themes that emerge from recovery experiences include new relationships and reconnecting with people previously lost; developing a positive sense of identity; finding meaning, value and feeling empowered to live a better life.

Why should I share my story?

Sharing your story can be an opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings, while helping  others by providing encouragement and hope. It can also help break down the stigma associated with mental health and drug use, and encourage other students to seek help.

The stories can be about pretty much anything relating to the broad areas of mental health, alcohol and drugs. We just want to share people’s personal accounts to get the conversation started!

What do I need to do?

All you need to do is write down your experience, contact us and we will publish as many of them as we can.

We will only publish peoples first names with their story to protect their anonymity.

Katherine’s story
It’s never forgetting where you come from and using your experience and knowledge to guide you
Adam’s story
I was sick and tired of being sick and tired
Wendy’s story
The longer you are sober the more meaningful sobriety becomes
Tom’s story
Recovery means peace of mind, surrender, happiness
Jules’ story
Recovery means emotionally experiencing everything life has to offer
Trish’s story
It has allowed me to have opportunities that would never have happened when I was in active addiction
Cath’s story
Feeling good about myself and therefore feeling worthy of the wonderful things that being alive brings
Wayne’s story
For me recovery means the ability to live a full, valued meaningful life
Lauren’s story
For me recovery means: a good lifestyle, I can be the mother I wanted to be
Jennifer’s story
I have been able to reduce and then stop using heroin
Richard’s story
I have fashioned and hammered out a successful personal pathway to recovery
James’ story
I am now a loving father and partner. I have two young children
Rose’s story
Recovery is a journey: a life full of meaning and purpose
Aaron’s story
For me recovery means freedom, life, integrity
Willow’s story
I lived in denial for more than half my life so changing my programming is an ongoing work in progress
Josie’s story
My best friend of 38 years+ she said she'd never see me again, our friendship was over. I was devastated
Chloe’s story
At times, my recovery has felt like a revolving door, with many relapses, but I have persisted with treatment

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If you prefer to speak to someone by phone, contact a 24 hour Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS) in your State

Australian Capital Territory (02) 6207 9977
New South Wales 1800 422 599 (Regional)
(02) 9361 8000 (Metropolitan)
Northern Territory 1800 131 350
Queensland 1800 177 833 (Regional)
(07) 3837 5989 (Metropolitan)
South Australia 1300 131 340
Tasmania 1800 811 994
Victoria 1800 888 236(DirectLine)
Western Australia 1800 198 024(Regional)
(08) 9442 5000(Metropolitan)

In an emergency, call:

Fire, Ambulance or Police 000
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
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