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Wes spent years in and out of prison and struggled with addiction before finding recovery and volunteering to help others.

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Wes grew up in Macclesfield with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and spent thirteen and a half years in and out of prison after starting to use drugs and commit crimes at a young age. After periods of recovery, relapse and family loss, he referred himself for a detox and started volunteering with Shropshire Recovery Partnership, where he now uses his own experience to support others.

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Sit down with Wes to hear about his journey from prison and addiction to volunteering with Shropshire Recovery Partnership and supporting people in his community.

Where it happens

Shropshire

The charity

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

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