Success Stories

People with alcohol, drug and gambling problems come from all walks of life. Aquarius has helped many of these people tackle their problems and they all have a story to tell.

These life experiences are invaluable reference points for others looking for help. You can now read a few of them here.

The Last Drink I Bought!

Well... I've been sober now for eight years or, as I like to think, two world cups! It's been a long road and an ongoing thing where you have to keep on the ball.

I've only arrived at this point with the help I've had from a lot of sources – hospitals, doctors, psychologists, counsellors and the help and attention of Aquarius, where the staff have been marvelous.

Let's go back to that drink!

I was in the middle of an emotional crisis and knew a drink would calm me down, help me get through things, get me a perspective of the situation. I focussed on the cool beer in front of me, tempting me provocatively. It was like a scene from that old war movie where they have to escape from the enemy through the desert and they promise themselves an ice cold beer at the end of their escape.

Well, I looked at that cold beer like it was in the film – it had been a long time. My mind was spinning, the 'emotional crisis' was out of the window – the drink would only be an excuse, I knew that.

The reality of that first drink would be a downward spiral – I was using the situation as an excuse. Not only would I be letting myself down, but everybody connected to my well-being and sobriety and, apart from that, I had an appointment coming up at the liver unit where my drinking had the consequence of liver disease at under forty!

Reality was beginning to dawn on me in what was I doing? Was it worth it?

I got up purposely, oblivious to my surroundings then walked out into the night. Did I take that drink? What do you think?

GOODBYE TO BOOZE

It was sad when we parted, my friend
You had supported me, to almost my end.
Exhausted and jaundiced I decided we'd part
Tantalized by the glimmer of life in my heart.

Slowly I clawed my life from the mire
Gradually I faced the demons of fire.
Traumatic, disturbing my journey without you
Coming to terms with life, as I doubt you.

Yellow skin faded, and back came my brain
My life took on new meaning and I became sane.
I do not hate you nor regret that we met
Our togetherness destructive, unhealthy and yet...

Thank you Aquarius. Clare.

I’m sitting here

I’m sitting here thinking of drink and how much it makes me think.
The things I’ve said and done and when I’ve felt like I’m on the run
I thought it was all good fun
But then realised my troubles had just begun
But now I’m sitting here sober and clear
Knowing that you are no longer my fear

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