Testimonials

“Wired In has been, in my opinion, one of the most significant developments in that [recovery] field in this, the new age of treatment. It’s allowed a forum to develop to allow professionals, families and recovering people to look for support, to share ideas, to debate and to celebrate recovery.

It’s a genuine recovery community and we have truly begun to understand how important such communities, virtual or otherwise, are in sustaining recovery. Wired In is unique in the field in the UK and in a year has grown to host almost one thousand members. That is a remarkable achievement.” Read more…

David McCartney, Clinical Lead, The Lothians & Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP), Edinburgh, UK

“I have closely followed the evolution of the Wired In recovery community since its inception and have drawn great inspiration from the stories, mutual support and resources the site has provided.

Wired In is a valuable resource for individuals and family members seeking or in recovery, and a medium through which people in recovery can get their voices to policy makers and professionals charged with addressing addiction-related problems.

Keep up the great work and know that you have the continued support of recovery advocates in the United States.”

Bill White, Volunteer Consultant, Faces and Voices of Recovery, Washington, D.C., USA and Author, Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America

“I would like to offer my thoughts on Wired In being so crucial to the recovery world and addiction treatment field as a whole.

In trying to create communities, the word of recovery has to be placed out there far and wide. There needs to be a safe space to debate what recovery does or doesn’t mean to us.

Wired In has become that place. A place where so many people can tell their stories, affect practice, change perceptions and agree on the way forward. It is an essential and robust space in a very precarious treatment field.”

Jacquie Johnston-Lynch, Director of Services, SHARP, Liverpool, UK

“Dear Funders…

You should support Wired In if you believe that human beings are fundamentally amazing creatures with the ability to overcome all kinds of adversity. And that, by having the courage to share their experiences, they can help others to do the same.

You should support Wired In if you believe in recovery. If you believe that people are more than the sum of their past mistakes and that, with the support of a recovering community, they can find a way to be the people they were supposed to be.

You should support Wired In if you believe in free and open debate. If you think that everyone deserves a voice and a point of view, no matter who they are or where they come from.” Read more…

Michaela, Founding Member of UChooseIT, Ashton-under-Lyne, UK

“I was amazed when I came across http://www.wiredin.org.uk. This was the place I had been seeking for a long time.

It’s great as I can put down what was happening, how life is now and how I want the future to be for my family. I am not judged or made to feel guilty… it is like pulling up a chair and having a cuppa with some friends. Yes, friends, that is how I see all other community members.” Read more…

Linda McKendrick, Recovering Mother, living near Glasgow, UK

“CPSG supports family members and anyone else affected by another’s substance misuse, and Wired In has been a valuable resource in giving us an enhanced appreciation of what recovery means and how it can be achieved.

Instead of being lone voices, families are given equal status and recognition on the site. They have an opportunity via this forum to present their views and concerns and receive feedback by way of comments and guidance from experts, and others who have experienced, or are experiencing, the many issues of addiction.

The community website gives a valuable insight into what happens to users and others involved in the addiction and recovery process, and substantially enhances our knowledge and expertise.” Read more…

Ian and Irene MacDonald, Cheltenham Parents Support Group, UK

“The importance of this site is obvious to all that use it, for it reinforces our recovery. It gives us a wide range of perspectives and viewpoints, it tells us about various recovery models…

It gives us a sounding board where we can all be heard and challenged without fear or prejudice. It is a community of people from all walks of life with a common goal, recovery.” Read more…

Tony A, Recoveree, Chorley, UK

“After 13 years of hell for my family and I – and especially for my brother who is dependent on pervitin – your website was the first place I had felt HOPE. Hope of recovery, hope of a way out – hope that all doctors and therapists were denying.

I felt at home in your community. In the huge family which has so much Love and Support that I could not believe it at the beginning. I was just thinking: ‘Miracles happen.’

And this HOPE and LOVE I am carrying every day with me. I think about it in my weak moments, in the moments I want to scream or to cry.

And I know Wired In is here. You are all around me, to carry me, to share with me, to help me hang on. Read more…

Misa, Sister, India (formerly Czech Republic)

“The most significant part I have found is in my own personal recovery. I have felt supported by like-minded people and this has kept me clean and sober and able to stride towards my full potential, as well as pass on my learning to others in recovery.

The diverse information available in Wired In has signposted me towards areas of knowledge that is empowering me with newfound energy. This is infectious, which in turn shapes the attitude of those around you. People who had no desire to stay clean find new alternatives and choices as the positivity rubs off on them. Read more…

Chris Donnelly, Veterans Community Recovery Support, Newcastle, UK

“… the Wired In online recovery community… a tool to help gain opinions, views and insights of others… Wired In really enables us to establish relationships that make a difference!” Read more…

Pavel Nepustil, researcher and practitioner, Czech Republic

“Wired In is an essential site towards The Road to Recovery as “Together We Learn and Together We Heal.”

I personally would not be in my own present position without the website and wisdom of other community members. I have experienced an ongoing thinking and learning process. I have come a long way from my own dark days of hell and despair, where fear uncertainty and low self-esteem ruled my life.

I did not know how to move forward in my life, other than focusing on fixing others. I needed to bring it back to my own agenda, dealing with internalized, relatively unexplored underlying issues related to my own addiction and survival in life.

Never have I seen a website like this, with no other issues other than recovery – support to those of us in recovery, those seeking recovery, and support for families and loved ones. A much-needed vision, inspired by a very dedicated and inspirational individual.” Read more…

Yenwarp, South of England, UK

“Wired In is a marvelous vehicle too encourage, inspire and share experience, expertise and knowledge. Knowledge for the person in recovery, the family member and the practitioner.

… Wired In shows us we are not alone, recovery is a way of life and it has to be both shared and fought for.” Read more…

Danz, Practitioner, West Yorshire, UK

“Wired In is a very powerful tool, for gaining and sustaining recovery. From the short time I have been on this site, I have felt a part of this family, I had never blogged until coming onto this site but I felt secure enough that I would not be laughed at or worse…

The great thing about Wired In is there is no other agenda than giving support, this gives consistency across the board, something that everyone knows is important in recovery.” Read more…

Tony Mulvanerty, Stimulant Key-worker, Clacton-on-Sea, UK

“This website of yours is truly amazing – I’ve spent the morning reading through the various areas. What interesting work you do…

Sorry for rambling on – just wanted to say – you WIN in my book for best recovery site.”

Terri, Florida, USA