My name is Lea, and I was suffering from addiction to alcohol and cocaine. I had desperately tried to stop, but just could not. It got to a point where I was scared that I would die. I knew that if I did not get away to receive professional help, I would probably end up dead. I live in Luxembourg and I had no clue where to go. I got in touch with Sober Services and spoke to a very friendly voice. I told him I needed to find a rehab immediately and that I had to leave in the next few days, otherwise I knew I would not have the courage to go. Ian said he would help find me a rehab that was best suited for me, and he kept in touch with me each hour to let me know what was happening. That afternoon Ian had found me a place in a rehab in South Africa. From that point on and until I left 4 days later, Ian kept in contact with me, providing me with the emotional support I so desperately needed. Today I am 8 months clean and my life has completely changed. Today I am finally free to be me, to be a mother, a wife and a friend. I am so grateful for what Ian and Sober Services did for me. Without them, I’m not sure I would be who I am today. I received so much care and support when I needed it the most. So thank you!!!.

I want to thank you very much for your time, effort and support through this very difficult time – you have been amazing and it’s been very useful receiving your input. You definitely made me feel better as seemed to be able to relate very well to everything I said which also made me feel that we weren’t alone in this and weren’t peculiar or anything but that these things do happen to normal families! Maybe we will meet one day, but hopefully under nicer circumstances!!