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Andrew needs someone who understands: peer support in recovery

Andrew is six months into recovery and would welcome a mentor with lived experience.

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Andrew T. Merritt
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Orlando
I'm six months into recovery from gambling addiction. 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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3.0(6 reviews)

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  • Lilian Kemi Okonkwo🇳🇬Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Bruno H. Peña🇲🇽Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Sawsan Nadia Bouzid🇪🇬Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Antoine Florian Nguyen🇫🇷Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Lemlem Mekdes Assefa🇪🇹Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Wilfredo K. Pascual🇵🇭Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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  • Patrick Owens

    So sorry you're going through this, Andrew. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope March is when things finally get easier.

    • Wekesa Salim ShayoID verified

      this could happen to any of us. Thinking of Orlando

      • Adnan Faisal Orakzai

        best of luck. Get well soon. Love from Rawalpindi.

        • Jewel Bappy Barua

          You're not alone, Andrew. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

          • Grayson M. Munoz

            Take care, Andrew. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Medellín

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