I think you'll probably find, like I did, that teenagers not gone newfella - he's just buried under a lot of fear, bad experiences and addiction.
I think you can absolutely enjoy life again.
Our bodies and brains may be damaged but joy is still possible man.
It might take 3 or 4 months or sometimes more... but laid against the amount of time we drank or drugged, I think that's a pretty good deal?
Give it a try
