[Kevrum74]

Of to Dudley on Monday, does anybody know the set up etc, I have rough idea from posts etc, but not all, I e, is there TV in each house, how does kitchen situation work, I did a bit of time in beckenham , but I’m lead to believe, it is 3 houses together 3 per house, beckingham , any advice would be appreciated plesse

[Kevrum74]

Stuff I’m taking mate is,
Theory books
Wife mp3 player lol
Medication
Just toiletries etc
Clothes , few t shirts, only got 1 pair of trainers
Towels etc, nothing out of ordinary

First 2 weeks .. We don’t do no work , just watch, sort all paperwork etc, also you can go out without someone first 2 weeks , I did 5 week beckenham before last year, I imagine its same sort of set up.. Except 9 people shared house there, this is 3 separate house im lead to believe, dont know TV , pool , darts set up etc, the first 2 week can be hard as lot of time to yourself , see how you feel etc, time does go quite fast as well, I only left just to dealing with other addiction and leg isues at same time, really good programme, hoping lose at least a stone as well 14st 12 5-9 ft , I suppose you more or less know set up lol already ignore my ranting, do you have far to come, I’m not to bad mines only 2 hour journey really, from Lancaster, anyway mate, enjoy rest of your weekend pal see ya monday

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Only a couple of days left kstep, you got your arrival time etc,
I myself want to lose weight , keep fit, also if possible do my driving theory I’m 43 year old about time , I won’t attempt it if affects my recovery etc, all we can do pal take each day as it comes, see you down there ,

[Kevrum74]

Yea mate, you do quite alot of activity, football, cinema, bowling, I have a prob with my leg which made me addicted to prescription pills, so I could not take part in football , etc, however, I remember playing pool daily , darts, etc, I currently reduced my meds so that’s why I can go back now, my issuelast time was I found it hard dealing with 2 addiction, this time however, I will be in charge of my own meds etc, so won’t lose focus, I did gamble twice there, very stupid I know, but it happened I can’t change the past, they still was supportive, Im 43 year old mate, need to change my life, around, had a liver scan, done a bit of damage through pills, so got to lose a bit of weight, but I have come to the agreement with Gordon moody, I take my daily 8 recommended dose, as they are a gambling rehab not prescription drug rehab, so I myself will be trying to do more sport exercise, swimming, gym, etc, be nice to have that strength to push me on , this us how my day went in rehab etc, morning jobs to do for 3o mins etc, cleaning, then class at 9 sometimes break in between, after 5 your own time , also after 2 weeks you can go out on your own, your money is budgeted, no smoking in house,was not to bad for me as I don’t smoke etc, activity day on a Saturday, I was in a house with 9 people plus staff through day, dudley is 3 sepeerate houses, as I’m aware, there’s a lot of activity near by, should be really good, shopping 2-3 times a week, as they keep your benefits etc, and give you what you need, you have to hand receipts in on daily basis, it works well, as you can save a lot of money, they don’t keep your money , just budget you, you pay rent weekly for bills etc, was about a tenner in beckenham, housing benefit pay your proper rent, also you can ask for money in a morning, if you need anything, tbf as a really good system, do you have far to come from?, last time I had 5 hour journey this time 2 thank god lol, am I can say mate is its a really good place, its what you make it, and you sound a strong person, like you say, we can push each other, be nice to see you, take care pal kev

[Kevrum74]

Hi kstep , I’m in on the 7th august to, finally we can try be free of this life, ii have been before to beckenham, circumstances I had to leave through my own choice, I can say the 5 weeks I was in beckenham was really nice staff etc, good programme , anyway mate, good luck , and be nice to see you then, I only have 2 hour journey as coming from Lancaster, as far as I’m aware as well 3 people will share a house, there’s 3, beckenham bit different, only 1 house shared by 9 plus’s staff through day, a anyway mate see you on the 7th and keep strong

[Kevrum74]

Thanks I am due to attend beckenham on Monday scared but excited at same time I really need this to work but thank you for your advice

[Kevrum74]

Thanks how do they budget you, also what is it like on a daily basis please it sound really good though

[Kevrum74]

Hi am due to attend beckrnham on the 22nd Feb I am just wanting some advice from others who attended I am nervous and excited all at the same time time

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