Small Charity Week

Small Charity Week has officially begun with donations to our Longest Day campaign doubled.

The eve of Small Charity Week will see the year's longest day - but if you are gripped by alcohol or drug misuse, every day can feel like the longest day. Through this campaign we will show what that looks and feels like, the affect and impact, and how Resolve is here to help and to change that.

Just before the campaign, we spoke to Kirsty, about her Longest Day and how Resolve is helping her.

Then:

'‘By November I was drinking 3 bottles of wine a day All times of the day, every day, it started creeping into the morning.

It took over my life; it took over my body. I became physically dependent. I was slowly killing myself. I wanted better for me.

I thought, enough is enough. I went to some dark places.  I reached out to Resolve.

'The groups were not as bad as I thought they would be. I was with like-minded people. There was no judgement, we are all in the same boat.

‘Someone would say something, I would relate too. I was not going mad. There’s no stereotype at the group of ‘hello, I’m an alcoholic – rather it’s ‘how’s your week been?’

I guarantee I would walk in feeling rubbish and walk out feeling that little bit lighter. And that’s down to the group.'

Now:

‘I feel fantastic. It’s 4 months clean now, the longest I have ever been without alcohol.

I like the Resolve regulars, we are like a little family. We all check in. If one of us has a blip, we’re gutted for them – and say you’ve got this

‘We’re all in the same boat – I am 4 months sober, everyone says well done.

To make a donation to our Longest Day Campaign please donate here: Their Longest Day – Big Give. The campaign runs from noon Monday 22nd June to 5pm Monday 29th June.