Tshepiso Makgabule: I have been sober for eight months, and what I have learned is that recovery is a daily commitment. After rehab, it’s up to you to decide your fate. The temptation to go back is always there, so we pray for strength. My biggest hope is to find a job - something to give me purpose - because the centre is the only place that plays a significant role in our lives right now.
The Thembisa Drug Rehabilitation Centre has worked tirelessly to help people break free of substance abuse.
The Thembisan visited the facility to speak with those who have maintained sobriety for more than six months and let them share their journeys.
Here’s what they had to say:
Sifiso Rametse: I have been clean for three years. For me, recovery is a survival-of-the-fittest journey. It takes strength and determination but also brings a sense of pride. I had to change my environment, and I am proud of that choice. Today, my family trusts me again; that trust keeps me going. Every day, I work towards regaining the relationships I lost during my addiction.Peter Mavhumbane: I am approaching two years of sobriety, but a wise man once said, “Do not count your days of recovery; make your days count”. I volunteer at rehabilitation centres and have joined a band to maintain my recovery. It helps me stay focused and assures my family that I am committed to staying clean. I cannot undo my past, but I can show them I am doing my best to build a better future.Kamogelo Theko: I have been sober for a year and am still pushing forward. There are times when a voice in my head tells me life was better when I used drugs, but every day, I fight to remain sober. It’s not easy, especially with the challenge of unemployment, but we wake up each day choosing to fight for a better, sober life.
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