Matt’s Story
My life was horrendous, either with severe illness where I nearly lost my life, had no possible outlook on life, no finances and lost all my family. It got at its lowest, to the point where life was not worth living and I tried to take my own life. No one could trust me and I was dishonest to any person that crossed my path.
I came to Oxygen Recovery because I had exhausted every option possible to help me with my addiction. I did not believe there was anything else I could do to help me and was extremely sceptical. I heard that Oxygen had a good reputation with other clients from Path to Recovery in Bedford.
I have never been treated like an alcoholic, but as a human being who deserves a chance to get a life back
Since coming to Oxygen I have become more confident, outgoing, stronger and fitter. I have come from a nervous wreck who would curl up in the corner, to someone who will say what I think. I have always felt safe and well looked after. I have never been treated like an alcoholic, but as a human being who deserves a chance to get a life back.
I have a long way to go, but each and every day I can, and do, take pride in who I’m becoming
I have changed in so many ways. I am happy to wake up every day – safe, happy, clean and sober and well. I have a purpose in life now where I once had nothing and no one. I have dreams that I am going to achieve. I am now looking into courses and am training on a laptop, at a place (for now anyway) that I call home. I understand I have a long way to go, but each and every day I can, and do, take pride in who I’m becoming. I enjoy life today and will enjoy life tomorrow and each and every day I breathe. For this I am eternally grateful.
