Wales Online
·Jul 2026
'I sold my household belongings to feed my addiction - my kids would ask me where stuff had gone'
A mother from Gloucester recounts how a long-term cocaine addiction consumed her finances, led her into significant debt, and forced her to sell household items while hiding her drug use from her children. After years of escalating dependence and isolation, she committed to recovery in May of the previous year, embracing self-help materials and launching an online platform to support others facing addiction. She now aims to encourage those struggling to seek help and avoid suffering in silence.