"My hard work and determination has been well worth it."

Before I came to Woodlands for my alcohol detox I was an alcoholic for 35 years. I was very apprehensive about my impending stay but as soon as I arrived I was met and greeted by a member of staff who explained everything to me. I was shown to my own room where I just sobbed my heart out. Staff checked on me on a regular basis which continued throughout my stay. As the first day ended I was still very fragile but was getting used to being at the Woodlands. I did have severe withdrawal from the alcohol but was looked after very well by all members of staff at all times. As the days went by the symptoms of withdrawal eased and I felt a bit more human. Then came the time to go home and boy did the 7 days fly by.

I found going home hard but the following day after arriving home I was due to have my induction for rehab at Alcohol and Drug Services in Hull. I spent 3 months in rehab which was fantastic. It has been nearly a year now since I spent a week in detox at the Woodlands and I have achieved been alcohol free in that time. Chrismas was hard and Valentine's day was also hard but with support from my husband and family I have got through the difficult times. I also went on an all inclusive holiday to Greece where the alcohol flowed freely but I achieved my goal of going to the bar and ordering a lemonade. Yes there were some times that I thought of having a drink of alcohol but am glad to say I resisted.

I am now well into being alcohol free for over 340 days and feel absolutely great and am able to get up in the morning without feeling or being sick. My hard work and determination has been well worth it.

Thank you so much to all the staff at The Woodlands for giving me their time and effort in helping me to get this far in my recovery from alcohol abuse. Your service is fantastic.