William

I found out about The Greenhouse through one of the programs that was running there - a friend had recommend that I attend it. 

I had been struggling with drugs on and off for around 8 years. Every relapse I had was worse than the one before. I used drugs to numb my negative emotions and also as an escape from my problems. I decided to seek help cause I was sick and tired of wasting my life away. I was desperate for any form of legit help I could get. 

It wasn’t easy meeting a group of strangers at first, but slowly I found meaningful connections with people that was crucial for me to become better. This helped me a lot because I was able to share my pains and struggles freely. I also learnt practical ways to cope with my urges and deal with everyday problems I experience in my life. There were ups and downs in my journey of recovery, but I feel more grounded and at peace now. I know that there’s a place and a group of people I can go to, that will help me without any judgements and provide me support unconditionally. 

I think my life would have gotten messier without The Greenhouse. I might end up in rehab; or lose my mind because of the negative effects of the drugs I was taking. I would definitely recommend The Greenhouse to others who seek help.

William, 28 years old, Cisgender gay male