Life, not intoxication – Back into the light together
Life, not intoxication – Back into the light together
Original German text translated into English
Original German text translated into English
Description
Mission (What’s it all about?)
We help people trapped in addiction to reclaim control of their lives – with genuine support and guidance from people who have overcome their own addiction.
What will the donations make possible?
Peer-based support: Former addicts support those affected on an equal footing.
Mentoring programmes: goal-setting, daily structure, emotional stability.
Housing options/transitional accommodation: off the streets and into a safe environment.
Crisis fund: for clothing, food, therapy places, emergency aid.
Target group:
People with drug dependency (illegal/prescribed), often without a fixed address or family support.
Focus: young adults (18–35), but open to all.
What makes us special?
Not patronising, but with heart and lived experience.
Donations go directly towards real support, not administrative red tape.
We work with psychologists, therapists and social workers – but the focus is on the people, not the paperwork.
“Restart – Because everyone deserves a tomorrow”
We show how much hope and potential there is, even in the deepest of times.
Videos, images of encounters, everyday life and, above all, the transformation of each individual will move some supporters deeply.
They understand how people do not fight their trauma and addicts do not fight their addiction, but instead accept and process deep wounds, returning to the light full of gratitude to shape their unique lives as one of the greatest gifts, with goals for a bright future.
Thank you to our supporters
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Personal thank-you letters, videos from participants and life stories that will move some to tears.