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I have only attended drugfam a few times, but have found it very helpful. It has given me the support and information I needed to start to come to terms with the chaos surrounding separating from my husband, who for 25 years plus had had addiction issues. Once separated, which had taken along time for me to do, his behaviour spiralled out of control, affecting myself and our children. I had spent several months trying to get help, but finding myself in a very scarey place, where, there was no one able to help me, as his behaviour was only mentally abusive and he was not physically abusive. None of the services he was known to, GP or mental health were able to help because of patient's confidentiality. I could only continually reiterate what was happening to myself and my children, but felt no-one was listening. Eventually, due to his extreme behaviour, I was able to start to get help and took out a harrassment and occupancy order, with the help from the police and subsequently a solicitor.
I wish I had known about DrugFam at the beginning of the year. They have provided me with a much better understanding of the nature of an addict, their pattern of behaviour and what possibly to expect in the future, if he does not stay better. It has also given me the strength needed (and hopefully my children) to not feel guilt and responsibility for their behaviour, and to understand that there is nothing I can do to change their behaviour. It has also provided someone for my children to talk to in the future when they may need help to deal with their father's behaviour.Name withheld on request.
"Drugfam provided sympathetic but totally practical support – many many thanks" - Hugh
‘My name is Gail Pitts and I lost my son Nick Crawley to drugs two years ago; he died as a result of a two night binge on crack, heroin and alcohol - he never woke up. As you can imagine as a close and loving family this hit us really badly -to lose my son, a brother, and a grandson. No words describe the pain we feel.I came across DrugFAM whilst I was walking through town with my daughter shortly after Nick’s funeral, as I saw Elizabeth’s book ‘ Mum can you lend me twenty quid?’I naturally was drawn into the shop to purchase her book; we took it home and read it very quickly. I was amazed to see how it mirrored our son to hers who was called Nick too.I met and chatted to Elizabeth at her home about my son’s death and became involved in DrugFAM when it was launched. This charity has done nothing but do good to help families and loved ones struggling with the effects of this terrible disease. I know it’s hard to make the first move to attend a meeting but be reassured you will be most welcome , you will be listened to, not judged in any way, and given the chance to share your feelings at this terrible time in your life with others who are all in the same or similar situation. You will also to receive good help and advice to help you through these times.’
Gail .
‘It is difficult to put into words how much DrugFAM has helped me to try to re claim my own life, and to help me to deal with my daughter in a different way’ Mary
“DrugFAM helped me and my family at a time when it felt like our world was crumbling around us. The meetings were a godsend, providing the opportunity to meet with other people who had been through similar experiences, but had maybe come through it, so enabling them the ability to offer words of wisdom and support, which were invaluable.”
Daryl
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