Testimonials
We often hear from those we support and how much their lives have been changed, thanks to the support they received from Resolve. But it is their story, their efforts, their recovery and below we share some of their voices.
'The format of the groups I attended at Resolve – of sharing and listening, and being in the room around that subject – really helped me and made a difference and I could be a human with a problem but not the problem and I began enjoying my own company again’
‘The first group, I just sat and listened and as I kept going to them I felt more comfortable, my personality came out and filtered into the group well. I was actually learning tangible skills to deal with the cravings, and I was warned it would be difficult but they really stuck by me.
Addiction is an insidious, progressive and barbaric illness, which will corrupt every aspect of living, recovery is hard, but the difference is something I can't really put in to words, so I'll just hope more people get to see it, and live in it.
John,
currently attends Resolve
I have worked closely with the Restart team and they have transformed my life. I am now a co-partner in a gym, where I mentor young people from the streets through boxing. I am determined to ensure others do not repeat the mistakes I once made. Giving back to the community has completely reshaped my own life, giving me a deep sense of pride and an immense feeling of achievement.
Michael,
first came to Restart May 2025
‘Resolve literally saved my life’
‘Four or five years ago, if people had told me where I would be now – having my own car, going on holiday, enjoying life – a sober life – I wouldn’t have believed them.’
‘It was Resolve who changed my mind set. Through group work, through work sheets, through activities, through self-help, the groups were so so helpful.
‘The counselling from Resolve allowed me to talk about areas of my life I needed to resolve. It helped me accept my sobriety.
‘Others thought I was useless, I was worthless and Resolve helped me at that point, otherwise I would have been stuck in that cycle of addiction.’
‘I’m so grateful to Resolve. Resolve has taught me to be grateful for what I have got’
‘There are so many things I do know, without thinking about it, that come from my Resolve tool kit.
I asked my son what he hated about when I drunk and he said "all the arguments between you and dad.
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I'm glad it doesn't happen anymore after you got help
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Lynne,
attended Resolve 2021-2023
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