Jamie Bates ~ Volunteer

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“My name is Jamie and I’m an addict. I originally came to First Step Recovery because I was struggling with addiction and now staying clean thanks to the help of First Step Recovery! I’ve now managed…

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Maria Vincent ~ Volunteer

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“I’ve been in recovery for just over 2 years from a life long addiction, and its the best thing I ever did ❤️! I now volunteer at First Step Recovery helping other addicts, and love nothing more than…

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Lea Davis ~ Volunteer

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“My name is Lea. I’m an addict with 14 years sobriety. My life was so consumed by alcohol that I thought I’d have nothing if I gave it up. This is the lie that addiction tells us. Since getting…

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Clare Gibson ~ Volunteer

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“My addiction nearly took everything from me, but coming into recovery saved my life. I was barely existing and slipping away further from my family. Recovery has given my children their…

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Brad Wilson ~ Volunteer

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“I am so happy and grateful to be apart of the team and find it amazing how Bloxwich now has its own recovery centre, this can be a safe place for people wanting to get into recovery and are…

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Stephen Curley ~ Trustee

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“I believe that everyone should have the chance to recover and to live their best life. I’m passionate about helping people and wanted to get involved in the project as I have lived experience and…

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Mick Allen ~ Trustee

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“I am proud to be able to support and play a part in the First Step Recovery project as a trustee. I have been surrounded by the world of addiction in one way or another for the last 25 years or more. It can…

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Natalie O’Gara ~ Volunteer

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“When I finally admitted I had a problem I reached out and it was the best thing I ever did. Before that I’d felt so alone and couldn’t see a way out. The people and services who helped me not only saved my…

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Hannah Marr ~ Volunteer

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“My names Hannah and I’m an addict. These days I wear that badge with pride as I’m in recovery from the disease of addiction. I always thought it was impossible to get into recovery, no one I knew had it. That’s why…

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Ethan Smart ~ Volunteer

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“At the age of 20 I lost my family, my job, my friends, and my sanity because of drugs. I was fully convinced that my fate was sealed, and that I would succumb to addiction. 20 months later…

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