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When addiction starts taking over your life or the life of someone you love it can feel isolating, shameful, and frightening. You’re not alone. Here you’ll find real stories of people who’ve faced addiction, practical ways to take the next step, and gentle encouragement for the days that feel too hard. There is hope, even when recovery feels impossible.

Living Water

‘Colin was a friend of mine. He drank too much. And underneath it all was...

26 March 2026

Hot and thirsty

Do you have a past you want to forget? Trying to ignore it by covering...

10 April 2025

A Ladder and a Torch

'I got introduced to alcohol at 16 and I found this wonderful feeling of release....

27 February 2025

Alcohol was my friend – how Darryl beat alcoholism

Alcoholism destroys relationships but can be beaten. With God’s help through prayer and people who care about you, it is possible.

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