A month sober for me, a month sober for you.

Hi! Im starting this fundraiser with the aim to raise money for the charity Action on Addiction.

It has taken me many years of working on myself to gain the strength and courage to not only share my story but to regain the faith in myself that I can, in fact, be sober for thirty days.

Throughout my life, I have seen the lives of those closest to me be ruined by addiction. The pain, self hatred, and misery I see them battle daily has left a mark on my heart that I will carry with me always. I have also fallen to the temptation of drugs and alcohol, and I saw it bring out the darkest in me. Thankfully, I have been lucky enough to receive support and find myself on a clearer path. However, it is crucial to highlight that addiction never goes away. It is a battle we choose to fight every single day.

This is why I want to not only support Action on Addiction; but also spread awareness. Addiction can be a very lonely road, and the stigmas around it make it even harder for individuals to ask for help.

Addiction does NOT mean you are weak. It does NOT mean you're a bad person. Most importantly addiction does NOT define you and the life you can make for yourself.

If you're struggling please reach out. You are not alone.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause, it means the world to me.

More information about Action on Addiction: ACTION ON ADDICTION is a national charity which offers high quality, effective residential rehab and community-based addiction treatment. Our fully qualified addiction counsellors provide life-changing treatment to individuals and families.

We treat private paying clients, those on private medical insurance schemes, and those in receipt of state funding. We also run a bursary scheme.