My name is Nicole Oosthuizen,
I was an alcoholic and drug addict for many years +- 10 years and while intoxicated or high I was verbally and emotionally abusive. The type of abuse that cuts real deep. I started realizing that my life was becoming unmanageable and had to seek help. I tried many ways to do it myself but to no avail it was not successful at all.
I was offered a 6 month rehabilitation period about 6 – 7 months ago, but had a lot of excuses not to go also one being the time period was so long. About two months ago I was so fed up with my way of living and hurting the loved ones around me, I had to seek immediate help. I had also lost my Job and was spiralling quickly. I was referred to Breakthrough Wellness Centre in Witbank for a period of 21 days and I accepted. It was going to be tough, but I had to push through with this decision to get the help I needed.
The day I arrived at Breakthrough Wellness Centre in Witbank I was broken, my face was red, my health was poor (high blood pressure) anxiety etc.
The people here were so welcoming and warm hearted, accepting me as I am, with open arms and love. I was booked in and had the rest of the day to rest as I just came off a 16-hour bus ride, the next day was a bit chilled as I sat through the groups that they held to see what it was all about before I get stuck in on working on me. I started opening in the groups and working on what we call the 12 steps to recovery. Every day I had opened more and more and realised I had a lot of feelings that was holding me back from recovery and sobriety. Before my 21 days were over, I was asked If I would like to stay a bit longer until just after New year’s. I agreed because I knew I needed to do more for myself.
In the first 3 steps of my program, I saw how powerless I was against my addiction and how unmanageable and destructive it became and that only a power greater than ourselves and our commitment to the program can make us change and put us in a good path to recovery. I am blessed to have had this chance and made it work for me. Remember though it only works if you work it.
It is now time and I’m heading home later today; I realised that the reason I never went for the 6-Month rehab was not my choice but God’s choice. I had to hit rock bottom so all the walls I’ve built can come crumbling down to the very foundation God built when I was born so that I can start building up on fresh solid foundation. I am so grateful to God for a second chance at life. My health is manageable now and I am less anxious but still have work to do in the big world out there. But I know God is my pillar and there is no other way to survive without him.
Review of Facility
I really give this facility a 5-star rating, below is my reasons.
The facility is set in a quiet suburb of Witbank with gardens and trees and green grass making this a tranquil setting to access your deepest feelings that have been lost in the time to come to the surface to heal completely.
There are two full time nurses alternating on 24 hour shifts 7 days a week. In my time here they have grown on me so much.
The counsellors are well educated and well prepared for the individual reasons you are here for. The groups are quite strict, but for your own benefit though. There are frequent break times as well where you can relax under the trees or walk around inside the facility and have some time to reflect.
There is breakfast, lunch and supper of excellent quality foods so you will always have a good meal to fill the belly, the cook knows what she is doing mmmmm…
There are 6 fully equipped bathrooms that are quite modern and always available. A Nice TV Room for after program is done, a great outdoor braai area with enough seating and shading.
Lastly the rooms are spacious with your own cupboards and bedside tables, brand new beds and bedding for each newcomer. Oh yes and the washing room that does your washing once a week or as needed.
I recommend this facility to anyone young or old. The program works if you work it.
Signed
Nicole O.
