We are giving up something for Lent to help more men give up drugs and alcohol for life.

I’ve seen the damage addiction can cause. And it is far more prevalent than I had ever realised. I didn’t know what a functioning addict looked like. My eyes have been opened to a different world, and now I can’t live in ignorance. 

Like most of the population, I am addicted to sugar, especially in chocolate form. Whilst it’s not illegal, it is still not good for our bodies. To help me understand how easy it is to relapse, and what thought goes in to not having the thing that your body craves, I’m giving up chocolate and cutting out most sugar for the period of lent.

Despite being a Christian, I don’t usually observe Lent in the traditional way. If anyone wants to join me on my abstinence journey, or if you can afford to sponsor me the price of a chocolate bar, I’d be really thankful.

Yeldall Manor are an amazing organisation who help men overcome addiction, through showing love.