Marianne's Story

MQI created this short film in collaboration with Axis Ballymun, featuring actor Roxanna Nic Liam reading the testimony of former MQI client 'Marianne'. Marianne* shares her journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the need for dedicated female services like Jane's Place.
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* Client's name has been changed to protect their identity.

[@obasophilip9751]

Thank you Marianne for sincerely, courageously and generously sharing such a sacred story with us. You are true example of intentional living of not only desiring but working towards realizing your aspiration. You've gifted us with your inspiring/motivating life story. Thanks MQI for your support services.

[@liamoceallaigh6350]

Marianne's story is very brave. She speaks openly and honestly about her experience. Most importantly she has achieved 2 years of abstinence. The credit goes primarily to Marianne but she also stated that MQI was important in that success. She also raises an issue that is a great challenge for those who are addicted to a substance - shame and stigma from the public. This causes a lot of harm and zero good. We still have much work to do in winning public support and understanding that shaming people with substance use problems makes recovery harder.

[@animula6908]

No one, man or women, should be carrying on with drugs. It’s as close a thing to the devil’s eucharist as I’ve ever seen, and the way it takes people over and turns them to its purpose is what makes me believe in Christ’s Eucharist. It’s scary. May god bless you for finding strength to fight back.