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Lincoln needs someone who understands: peer support in recovery

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

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Lincoln M. Turner
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Los Angeles
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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
1 call a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
lived experience, empathy

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  • Howard F. Zimmerman πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Accepted

    i live about 15 km from Los Angeles. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Paraskevi Theodora TsakirisπŸ‡¬πŸ‡·Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Everett R. PadillaπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Aurora E. HowellπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Leon Christian VoigtπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

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  • rooting for you, Lincoln. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Bambang Umar KusumaPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

      • best of luck, Lincoln. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Jinja

        • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Salvador.

          • This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Oakland.

            • Stay strong, Lincoln. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

              • hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

                • hope it all works out, Lincoln. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                  • sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.

                    • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Jakarta.

                      • Wishing you the best, Lincoln. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                        • Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Gold Coast this morning. Greetings from Gold Coast.

                          • rooting for you, Lincoln. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                            • Good luck. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted

                              • Praying for you, Lincoln. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                                • Isak MartinssonPhoto verified

                                  Thinking of you and your family, Lincoln. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Lagos

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