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Sprinkles’ story is complex, shaped by years of social care involvement and safeguarding.
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This is a testament to the power of support and self-discovery.
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Now age 18, Josh from East Yorkshire was 16 when first started smoking cannabis with friends in the park.
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Among her friends, Gaenor was known as the life and soul of the party. However, when the COVID-19 lockdown hit, everything changed. The isolation intensified her already present anxiety, leading her to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism - a habit that quickly spiralled into a serious problem.
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In the world of recovery, every story is unique. John Houghton's journey, however, stands out as a testament to the power of family support, personal determination, and the human capacity for change. Now 46, John has been in recovery for nearly 13 years, a milestone he'll celebrate this April. His story is not just one of overcoming alcohol misuse, but of rediscovering life and purpose.
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Andrew, 56, has lived in Withernsea for most of his life. He is a father of two daughters and grandfather to four, but Andrew's life took a challenging turn due to alcohol misuse. We are grateful to Andrew for sharing his story about his life and recovery.
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I started taking steroids when I was age 17.
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I was going to buy heroin after work in my suit
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“I wouldn’t be here talking to you if it wasn’t for Aspire.”
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Using drugs from a young age, Marie was in the care system by the time she was thirteen
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For the first eight and a half years the business did very well. However within the team, a habit had started to form at lunchtimes.
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After an unhappy childhood and fleeing an abusive relationship, Nicola turned to prostitution 17 years ago to support her young children. To block out the guilt and shame she felt about her chosen profession, she turned to drink and drugs and soon became addicted to heroin.
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Sarah has worked as a Personal Trainer for the last ten years and always enjoyed keeping fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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