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Jamie: “I feel ready to look for look for work and get off benefits…”

In 2016, I was arrested after assaulting three people while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.  One of them was a policeman.  It wasn’t my finest moment.

I found myself on probation and knew things had to change – if not for myself, then for my children.  I started to cut back on my use of drugs and alcohol, although I still hung on to daily cannabis use.  I thought it was my safety net.

In October, my probation officer introduced me to a peer mentor from Cyfle Cymru.  The plan was to take me forward and get something out of our weekly meetings.  I was reluctant at first, but thought it couldn’t hurt to have a chat because I was going to be there anyway!

Over the next few weeks my mentor explained and helped me to understand all the things I could do to help myself and move myself forward.  One thing I was interested in was a course called Intuitive Thinking Skills.

I agreed to attend, and over the four days I discovered how my reliance on cannabis could be controlled.

I haven’t looked back.  All my drug tests have been negative, and I have now attended a total of 12 different courses.  It’s keeping me in a positive frame of mind, and I’m now looking forward to where the next six months will take me.

I feel ready to look for work and get off benefits.  I have started applying for jobs.  Ideally, I would like to train as a mentor to help those who might find themselves where I was.

 


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