"Before coming to the Ley my life was very chaotic, full of ups and big downs. I'm 24 now but for the last 9 years I had been using heroin and crack to get by in life.There was nothing that really meant much to me other than would I score and have a pipe. The only thing that could stop that was prison and that only gave me a break, never made me stop. A lot of my life has been spent running away from things and never wanting any responsibility. I couldn't handle it. Just wanted a hit to help me forget everything. This isn't the case anymore. I now have responsibility in my life here in the Ley and also with my family and partner.

I need a life and they need a son, brother, an uncle, someone they can rely on. I've been able to talk here and get out all my secrets that I've always hidden and felt the need to bury inside myself away from anyone.

I've now got understanding about myself and where I've been and also where I can go with my life.Thanks to the Ley Community."