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Alyssa needs someone who understands: peer support in recovery

Alyssa is four months into recovery and would welcome a mentor with lived experience.

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Alyssa N. Barnett
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Newcastle upon Tyne
I'm four months into recovery from alcohol dependence. I attend meetings and see a counselor, but the weeks between meetings are the hardest. I'd love a mentor - someone who has a year or more of recovery and who would be willing to talk once a week. I'm not looking for a replacement for treatment. I'm looking for someone who understands what a bad Tuesday night feels like. I'd prefer someone who's happy to do video calls. Any country is fine. I'll be respectful of your time and boundaries, and happy to pay it forward later. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
1 call a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
lived experience, empathy
#recovery#peer-support#mentoring#mental-health

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People who offered to help

  • Adriana G. Escobar 🇲🇽

    I live about 18 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.

  • Okta Jihan Kurniawan 🇮🇩 Accepted

    I live about 18 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

Reviews

2.8(5 reviews)

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  • Riley K. Gregory🇺🇸Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Aditya Dedi Harahap🇮🇩Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Maliha Anika Bhuiyan🇮🇳Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Heike Christina König🇩🇪Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Lia Yanti Maulana🇮🇩Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Berk Ahmet Duman

    Wishing you the best. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

    • Hauwa Funmilayo Fashola

      Thinking of you and your family, Alyssa. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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