Dale Milne (Director) - My Story
Over a decade ago I was practically a homeless and lost drug addict that would often wash and eat at local soup kitchens. At this point in my life, I had no hope and was full of despair. I had also lost all sense of direction in life and was living in what can only be described as a constant fear.
“I drank for happiness and became unhappy. I drank for joy and became miserable. I drank for sociability and became argumentative. I drank for sophistication and became obnoxious. I drank for friendship and made enemies. I drank for sleep and woke up tired. I drank for strength and felt weak. I drank for relaxation and got the shakes. I drank for courage and became afraid. I drank for confidence and became doubtful. I drank to make conversation easier and slurred my speech. I drank to feel heavenly and ended up feeling like hell.”
The day I stepped into sustainable recovery was on the 6th of May 2014, I had only the clothes on my back with nothing but exhausted and broken relationships. Thankfully, one thing i did have was a desire to change and access to a supportive environment and safe place that I could call home for the first-time in years.
Because of this opportunity, I am proud to be able to say that today my life is very different. I have a very supportive wife with children, along with a very clear vision and natural desire to help others who find themselves in similar situations to my once lost and vulnerable self.
