Dominic

I decided to seek help because I had hit my rock bottom, where I felt it was pointless to go on living, and I knew that if I wanted to stay alive, I needed something to change. I felt lost, disillusioned with life and had no direction. Addiction was a disease that had robbed me of my pride, identity and dignity.

“I felt lost, disillusioned with life and had no direction. Addiction was a disease that had robbed me of my pride, identity and dignity.

I found out about The Greenhouse through attending one of the programs being held there. It was only then that I discovered there were quite a few recovery programs. The Greenhouse has been a warm and friendly place that has helped me learn how to reconnect with people. I don’t feel judged or see the need to pretend to be somebody that I am not.

I get to meet and befriend many like-minded individuals who just want to help each other find recovery and genuinely offer their friendship. Life has been good. I have learnt not to be afraid of growing up and for once, I have a reason to look forward to a lifelong chance to enjoy growing older.

Without The Greenhouse, I probably would not have found the support group that has helped sustain my recovery. People who help hold me accountable to my recovery and to share that journey together. I would definitely recommend The Greenhouse to others who would like to stop using drugs. Recovery does not need to be a lonely journey. Know that there are like-minded people willing to go through that journey together with you. You don’t have to do this alone

Dominic, 42 years old, Cisgender gay male