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Bongani needs someone who understands: peer support in recovery

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

🇿🇦 South Africa582 views
Bongani D. Coetzee
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Pretoria
I'm six months into recovery from stimulant 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 so much.
effort
1 call a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
lived experience, empathy
#recovery#peer-support#mentoring#mental-health

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  • Cláudia Adriana Siqueira 🇧🇷

    I live about 16 km from Pretoria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Michelle F. Dela Cruz

    Hang in there, Bongani. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

    • Kemi Khadija Danjuma

      Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Manisha PrajapatiID verified

        Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

        • Vivian Abosede Bankole

          Sending love, Bongani. Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

          • Hannah P. Burke

            So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 35 people at work.

            • Efe Ngozi Quadri

              sending love. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Pretoria.

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