11 - Don Hetherington - My story as a Recovering Addict and how I Escaped a Life of Crime, Drugs and Prison

In episode eleven of Someone's Gotta Do It, I sit down with Don Hetherington. Don suffered an early life trauma that changed the entire direction of his life. What followed were years of addiction, crime and prison. A cycle he felt he'd never escape.He talks about what it feels like to be in addiction, spending years in prison, and the moment a chance encounter with an old friend who had been clean for three years changed everything.He opens up about his last day using, the daily steps he takes to stay clean, and rebuilding relationships with his daughter and his family that he thought were gone forever.Dons now clean and living a completely different life. And he's just getting started. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available and you don't have to face it alone. Please reach out.You can find out more about the Beacon Project talked about in this episode and the fantastic work they do here;🌐 www.livedlives.uk 📞 01772 280294  or 07777 747169More help available here;Inspire Preston — free NHS drug and alcohol support service based in Preston📍 33 Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NN📞 01772 821 440🌐 inspirelancs.org.uk/referralsWithYou — free confidential support seven days a week including online chat🌐 wearewithyou.org.ukTalk to Frank — free confidential drugs advice any time📞 0300 123 6600🌐 talktofrank.comYou can follow us on social media for behind the scenes content;Instagram - SomeonesgottadoitpodcastTikTok - SomeonesgottadoitpodcastFacebook - SomeonesgottadoitpodcastYouTube - SomeonesgottadoitpodAll feedback and guest suggestions welcomed! - [email protected] like and subscribeThis episode is sponsored by two-putts - www.two-putts.comUse discount code ’SGDI’ for 15% off your order