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John’s Story

I have had a very tough life.  I always seemed to make choices that were bad and got myself into difficult situations.  I had no control over my life and one bad thing seemed to lead to another. I had folk around about me that were not good and brought me down.  I had never really had good relationships and it seemed to be going from bad to worse.

I have a son now and was finding that the way I was living my life was just chaotic.  My son was not getting the home life I had always wanted for my child and I was getting more and more depressed about it.  I was drinking and couldn't see a way out. 

I came to the Church for help.  I have found it tough to make the changes, so many folk around me from the my past don't want me to change.  I know the difference it is making to me and my son and that's what keeps me going.  I have met a number of new friends who have become a family around me.  I went along to parenting groups and the Eat n Meet with my son.  I also am part of the men's group in the church.  The Network has helped me with practical and emotional stuff along the way.