I have now been sober for 12 years and drug free for 10 years. I have dedicated myself to making sure no one has to suffer in silence the way that I did.

I am now two years clean and working as a lived experience peer worker. I am so proud of myself and who I am today.

I wish we could break down the stigma so not only those struggling with addiction can reach out, but also families needing support during times where recovery isn't met.

I have now been in recovery for nearly 10 years and work to help others recognise their patterns before it gets too much. I have completed two degrees and have worked in rehabs.

I realised I was at rock bottom when I found out I was going to become a father and it honestly scared me straight. Now everything I do is for the good of my daughter and I’ve since realised my worst day in recovery, is one million times better than my best day using drugs.

After much trial and error and some help from Narcotics Anonymous, I'm now abstinent from all drugs.

I realised in order to have my son in my life I needed to take care of myself. My son is now back in my care and I am finally living.

As I entered recovery as a family member, I learnt to see it very differently and I am so glad I did. Now my son has struggled with drug addiction for 20 years. My relationship with him is so different because of my recovery and my changed attitudes.

Hitting rock bottom gave me a second chance. Even at age 45, it is never too late for miracles too happen.

Sliding door moments may happen only once. Let's help those that are locked in.

I am a mother of a son with an addiction to alcohol, and this has been totally devastating to our family… We have to remove the stigma as addiction does not discriminate.