Like many women starting their recovery journey, Olivia was initially nervous and unsure about seeking help. However, when she first walked through the doors of Moving On Inverclyde, she felt an immediate sense of relief and warmth, which would play a vital role in her recovery process.

Recovery Journey:

Olivia recalls how welcoming and reassuring the staff were when she first arrived at Moving On Inverclyde. She describes the centre as a safe space where she felt supported during her recovery journey. This positive experience helped her move beyond her initial fears and hesitations about starting recovery.

For Olivia, recovery means more than just overcoming alcohol and drug use. It means being able to spend quality time with her family, particularly her grandchildren, a joy she hadn’t fully embraced before recovery.

Challenges and Insights:

A few years ago, Olivia faced a major setback in her recovery after a personal tragedy. The grief led her to relapse, but she didn’t give up on herself. She returned to Moving On Inverclyde, where the staff provided non-judgmental support to help her get back on track. Olivia credits Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), offered at the centre, as essential in processing her grief and addressing her mental health challenges. The counselling she received was a significant part of her healing, and she expressed deep gratitude for the tools it provided to aid her recovery.

Advice for Others:

Olivia encourages women beginning their recovery journey to take that first step and seek support. “The support you get at Moving On Inverclyde makes all the difference in achieving recovery,” she says. She believes that the right help and guidance can empower women to overcome obstacles and find their way to lasting recovery.