Meg’s Story
“Recovery saved my life, and it can save yours too”
Meg’s recovery journey has been transformative, giving her clarity, strength, and a renewed sense of self. Through support and determination, she discovered the path to a healthier, happier life.
Recovery Journey:
Meg felt truly seen during her time at Moving On Inverclyde, describing the centre as a second home. She credits the service with saving her life and providing a safe, supportive environment that allowed her to embrace her recovery.
For Meg, recovery is about being healthy, finding her true self again, and learning to love life. The journey has opened up new opportunities for growth and helped her gain perspective she hadn’t had before.
Challenges and Insights:
Meg acknowledges that recovery is a difficult process, especially for women. She faced moments of doubt, often reflecting on the person she was before recovery. Remembering her past self and the negative patterns she wanted to leave behind motivated her to keep going.
Advice for Others:
Meg encourages women beginning their recovery journey to believe in the process. “Recovery is worth it, you’ll never regret it. It’s the best thing you’ll ever do,” she says, reminding others that perseverance leads to transformation.
Explore the Recovery Toolkit
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Self-Care
A gentle guide to self-care in recovery, with simple ideas, tools, and reminders that you are allowed to rest and heal.
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Journal and Reflection
Creative, trauma-informed journaling tools to help you express emotions, reflect on your journey, and reconnect with yourself.
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Family Relationships
Tools, including SMART family and friends, to encourage building and maintaining healthy relationships with those around you.
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Is This Helping Me or Harming Me?
A simple check-in tool to guide choices in recovery, helping you pause, reflect, and respond with self-compassion.
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Parenting
A gentle space for mums in recovery- offering support, reassurance, and tools to help you heal while showing up for your children.
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Recovery Workbook
A practical, empowering guide supporting alcohol and drug recovery through stories, reflection exercises, routines, self-awareness, connection, and community support.
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Opening Up
A guide to safely opening up to someone you trust, on your terms, without judgment or formal intervention.
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Mental Health and Mood Tracking
Gentle tracking tools to help you notice emotional patterns and support your mental wellbeing day by day.
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Safety and Boundaries Kit
Practical tools and gentle guidance to help you set, hold, and communicate boundaries in everyday life and relationships.
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Digital Resources
A guide on using technology to connect, learn, and grow in your recovery.
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Relationships
Support for building healthy relationships and recognising abuse, reminding you that love shouldn’t hurt.
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Managing Money
Tools to help you budget and manage your money wisely.
