Whey Hey! Finally...

[nailit]

someone's give me a break in getting a bit of voluntary work where my criminal convictions, alcohol problems and mental health issues dont count against me, in fact they are positivly seen as a plus. I'm helping out at an organization that deals with addicts (drink, drugs) that are in the criminal justice system.
They knew all about me as 2 yrs ago I had been through the same organization after getting a referal (order) from the courts. Told them that I still drink every now and then when things get on top of me (as evidenced on here at times) and that I still struggle with depressive moments. But the fact that Id kept away from the courts for 2 years seemed to have gone a long way( and I no longer have my 2 yr suspended sentence hanging over me) And they seem to appreciate experience over qualifications.
I started yesterday and loved it. Just a bit of group work at the moment....meet and greet, bit of paper work etc but its a start. They actually offered me more work but one step at a time for me.

Just wanted to share my (for me at least) good news.
Wish more organizations were as open rather than looking down their noses at people that are offering their free time to them.

[jackthehat]

Good news, nailit.
Well done! :o)

[Tilly2]

I am pleased to hear that, nailit. I hope you find it a rewarding and satisfying experience. Well done for persevering. x

[DaisyNonna]

Great to hear your good news.
Hope all goes well.

[ummmm]

Well done. It's a foot in the door xx

[excelsior-1]

that is indeed superb news, nailit

i am pleased for you, and hope you will justify their faith and go far

congratulations

[marval]

Well done nailit, keep up the good work.

[MargoTester]

Congratulations nailit, that's very good news!

[Lie-in King]

Great news nailit, well done :-)

[DTCwordfan]

Keep this going, nailit.....

[Psybbo]

Brilliant news Nailit, well done xxx

[Tilly2]

Is it based in Hanley, nailit?

[Elina]

Brilliant, you have a lot to give I'm sure. Glad you're feeling positive & 'up' Happy for you ! ;0)

[gness]

That's great, Nailit....and I'm sure your first hand experience will be invaluable....you'll know what the people you're helping are really going through......and it's not been handed to you on a plate....you've done this yourself...well done....Gx

[nailit]

Thanks guys,
naval (theres always one isnt there...?) after my court case I had a 6 month ATR (Alcohol treatment requirement with them) I never once turned up in drink and in fact stayed on with them for some time after. They know Im not a liability. But thanks for your encouragment (NOT)

[nailit]

Yeah it is Tilly

[gness]

Naval....where Nailit is now is what this organisation hopes to help others to achieve......who better to work there really?

To reject people like Nailit and not recognise their achievements and progress would make their organisation....well a waste of time I guess.....x

[AlwaysConfused]

yay, hope you find enjoyment it what you do

[boxtops]

well done nailit - the first step - it's good news to all of us who've been following your story. :-)

[ummmm]

Like they use ex gang members to try and educate our youth about the dangers of gangs.

Or the police trying to recruit ex religious fanatics...

Inside knowledge...