Testimonials
In short, I attended a group when I was at my rock bottom. I now have my drinking well under control, much better productivity at work and best of all, my family life is better than ever.”
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“For too long I kept my worries and issues to myself which had a hugely negative effect on my work productivity and also in my personal life, including my relationship. I had masked my issues with excess alcohol which got to the point of becoming a serious problem. Following one of the mental health awareness sessions run by Stu from TETC, I opened to my wife about how I was feeling and after talking, I decided to give one of their support groups a whirl. I had heard so many horror stories of talking groups being too clinical and like a counselling session so I was naturally hesitant ….how wrong I was!!! I was greeted with a smile, a handshake, a hot coffee and offer of biscuits (what more could a man want?!)
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The group starts by simply asking how your week has been, giving all the lads a chance to speak. After this, I was invited to share my story as it was my first time and I don’t think I stopped talking for nearly an hour. Every single man there could relate to some part of my story and there was no judgement whatsoever, by anyone at all, including the facilitator. I was given space to talk, I listened to the support of other blokes and It was like a weight had been lifted off my chest. The groups finishes with a positive to look forward to for the week and mine was going home and telling my wife all about it. I couldn’t wait for the next meeting and I haven’t missed a group since my first session. To anyone wondering If it might be for them, I implore you to give it a go. You can leave if it’s not for you but I doubt very much that you will.
