Motiv8 saved my life. Plain and simple. I had spent many, many years struggling with alcohol but didn’t think I had a problem. I can’t stop drinking? Why would I? Why should I? This is what I would tell myself and then, alcohol would destroy another part of my life… relationships, jobs, creativity, bit by bit it was eating away at my existence

I tried many different things, rehab, meetings, councillors, medications and my own mind. I always thought I could do it myself and failed, and failed, and… failed. In August 2020, I was at rock bottom, again, and was about to lose everything, my family! I had one final detox and promised myself that I would do everything the people at Motiv8 had to offer and then some and, little by little my strength grew and here I am almost 3 years later, still sober without as much as a babysham passing my lips in this time. So, thank you Motiv8 and the amazing people there this is my thank you to you. Thea, Louise, Mark and the rest of the team, thank you!

I am walking the Isle of Man coastal path (Raad ny Foillan) in one foul swoop. I have completed it before but only in sections, this time it will take me 4/5 days and I will hike, eat, camp and sleep under that stars. The walk itself is 100 miles and I would be overjoyed if anyone decided to find me on my trek and join me for a section, for as long or as short as you like. It’s an amazing journey and one of the best ways to see this Gem of an Island. Plan is to set off on 15th June, head to the chasms and flip a coin, heads: north, tails: south.

Please give as little or as much as you can it’s all for an amazing cause and one I just simply wouldn’t be here without.

Thank you Motiv8!

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