“I no longer feel alone. Support gave me back my confidence and my family.”
Nthabi, Gaborone
Recovery program member since 2024
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Your stories, your hope
Real experiences shared by people across Botswana. Names and details are changed or withheld to protect privacy.
Recovery rarely looks the same twice. These are the words of people who reached out — some to our helpline, some through a quiet self-check on their phone. If any of it sounds familiar, support is free and confidential.
“Taking the first step was terrifying, but the anonymous chat felt like opening up without feeling judged.”
Steve, 35, Francistown
Small business owner, limit-setting advocate
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“The USSD tool allowed me to do a quick self-assessment from my phone privately. It was the eye-opener I desperately needed.”
— Anonymous Young Person, Gaborone
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“Counselling didn't just support my partner, it gave me strategies on how to protect our finances and stand beside him safely.”
— Kefilwe, Maun
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