I’m in residential housing at the moment. It’s not easy. I tend to ignore my flatmate, we’ve got nothing in common, she from Samoa. She kept trying to get into my room. “Mandy, thank you for trusting me with something so personal. Let me speak to you gently and clearly, because what you’re describing — …

When I was in Poutama, I was being taken to AA meetings. Even getting down the slope at Poutama was a challenge — my vertigo made it almost impossible. Looking back, I should have been taken to the doctor, but at the time I just tried to push through. Despite those struggles, there’s something I’m …

This Is A Pinned Post About Mandy’s Recovery Autobiography Mandy’s Recovery Journey is a real, ongoing story of healing from addiction and mental health struggles to a life of empowerment, self-respect, and freedom from cravings. This space is for honesty, hope, and the reminder that recovery isn’t about being perfect – it’s about not giving …