Testimony
Testimony from a previous COLT client:
"I have learned more about my root causes and trigger points. I am able to understand more deeply why I behave the way I do. I know more about the chemical affects to the body. COLT has helped me to grow in every area of understanding. I am able to express myself more. I am in recovery, understanding and being able to spot the signs of relapse. My life has improved because of my being able to express my feelings, sharing good and bad things in the group. I have admitted I have problems and am now facing them with great confidence brought about by the teaching, support and advice I have received. I am able to be honest about really shameful things and this has liberated me greatly. Knowing people are at different stages and different problems, has not discouraged me at all in fact it has encouraged me knowing that we all have addictive behaviour patterns, some more extreme than others, but we all need the same help.
All addictive behaviour is a covering for emotional pain.
I have been able to put positive steps ahead of me to aim for and achieve - like having a balanced diet. Total abstinence has been difficult for me but I am not bingeing. Now I can have a drink or two but before I could not stop drinking. I feel for the first time in my life, I am actually dealing with the problems in my life successfully I have tried other programmes before but I have not understood so deeply as I do now. It is the best recovery programme I have been on. The group support and expression is very good, there is great openness in the group and I feel more and more confident.
My life has been totally restored, I have remarried, I see my children and grand children regularly. My business is flourishing. My life has meaning and purpose. I can help others, which gives me great pleasure".
Anonymous Aged 43.