The Freedom Room Wellness & Recovery.

17/02/2026

💛 Testimonial Tuesday 💛

From 14 bottles a week… to a life filled with strength, clarity, and hope.

“I met Rach at my lowest—drinking 14 bottles of wine a week, waking up with no memory, and feeling trapped by alcohol. Today, I sleep soundly, move my body every day, and wake up feeling strong, clear, and truly present. Sobriety has given me my life back.”

At The Freedom Room, recovery isn’t just about quitting alcohol—it’s about rediscovering yourself and building a future you’re excited to live.

✨ Ready to see what’s possible? Read the full story and start your journey: https://thefreedomroom.com.au/testimonials/

16/02/2026

Myth-Busting Monday

Myth: Addiction only affects certain people.

Reality: Addiction doesn’t discriminate.
It can affect anyone — regardless of age, gender, culture, background, income, or life experience.

Addiction isn’t a personal flaw. It’s a human experience that deserves understanding, support, and connection.

💬 Let’s talk:
Where have you seen community, compassion, or inclusivity make a difference in recovery?
How can we do better at supporting everyone who needs help?

👇 Share your thoughts or experiences below. These conversations help break stigma and build stronger communities.

15/02/2026

From the outside, I looked successful.

At the height of my addiction, I was running my own accounting business. I was motivated, driven and incredibly determined. If I set my mind to something, I achieved it. I was strong-willed. Stubborn even. I made things happen.

I did not fit the stereotype of what people expected an alcoholic to look like.

And that is exactly why I struggled for so long.
Because I believed that if I was disciplined enough, intelligent enough and capable enough in every other area of my life, I should be able to stop drinking on my own.

I see this pattern consistently among the professionals who walk through our doors.

They are business owners. Executives. Police officers. Medical professionals. Leaders in their field.

Highly educated. High performing. Used to solving problems. Used to pushing through discomfort. Used to succeeding.

So they tell themselves:
I am strong enough.
I should be able to control this.
If I really wanted to stop, I would.

But addiction is not a motivation problem.
It is not an intelligence problem.
And it is certainly not a weakness problem.

Some of the most capable people I work with are the ones who struggle the longest because they believe they should be able to fix it on their own.

Strength is not the issue. Isolation is.

At The Freedom Room, we work with professionals who do not fit the mould. People who want more from their lives, more clarity, more growth, more integrity in their leadership. People who know alcohol is in the way but are tired of trying to fight it quietly.

Recovery does not require you to lose your career, status, or identity.

It requires support, structure and honesty.

If this resonates, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love—it’s about honoring every kind of love, especially the one you have with yourself. ❤️

At The Freedom Room, we know that **true transformation begins with self-compassion**. For many, alcohol once filled the gaps—offering comfort, confidence, or escape. But in the process, our relationship with ourselves often suffered.

Recovery is your chance to reconnect.
To sit with your feelings, not run from them.
To speak to yourself with kindness, not criticism.
To choose healing over old habits.

This Valentine’s Day, whether you’re celebrating solo, with a partner, or with friends, remember:
**You are worthy of love, safety, and support—from others, and most importantly, from yourself.**

If you’re struggling, reaching out isn’t weakness—it’s courage. It’s choosing yourself.

Let today be the day you put yourself first.
We’re here to walk beside you, every step of the way. 💛

13/02/2026

Friday the 13th gets a bad rap 🖤

We’re told it’s an unlucky day—a time when things go wrong just because of the date. But the truth? The hardest days weren’t marked on a calendar. They were the days I was drinking.

Back then, life felt cursed. Missed chances, broken trust, waking up anxious and ashamed. It seemed like bad luck was everywhere, but really, alcohol was quietly in control.

Sobriety didn’t make life perfect, but it made it honest. With clarity, support, and real tools, life stopped feeling doomed and started feeling possible.

If today feels “unlucky,” remember: it’s not the day, and it’s not you. Change is possible. The luckiest thing you can do is reach out for help.

Ready to take the first step? Message us or visit The Freedom Room to start your journey. One day at a time 💛

12/02/2026

If you are sober today but your head feels loud, messy, or unsure, this is for you.

Early recovery is not about feeling amazing.
It is about learning how to sit with feelings you numbed for a long time.

Nothing has gone wrong.
Your nervous system is healing.

What feeling has surprised you most since you stopped drinking? Share below

12/02/2026

You are stronger than your thoughts.

Every urge is just a moment; your next choice is what truly defines you.
Pause. Breathe. Choose courage over impulse.
Recovery is built one powerful decision at a time.

11/02/2026

For professionals who feel they should cope alone

One of the biggest myths we see is this.

“If I were smarter, stronger, or more disciplined, I would be able to stop on my own.”

Many of the people we work with are professionals, highly capable, and deeply self-aware. And still, alcohol slowly took more than it gave.

Needing support does not mean you failed.
It means you are human.

Have you ever felt pressure to hold it all together on the outside?

11/02/2026

February 11. Just a normal day… or a really important one.

Most people won’t mark today on a calendar.
But in recovery, days like this matter.

Because change doesn’t usually happen on the big, dramatic dates.
It happens on ordinary Tuesdays.
On random February days when you wake up tired, unsure, maybe questioning yourself… and you choose to keep going anyway.

At The Freedom Room, we see it every day.
People showing up when it would be easier not to.
Choosing honesty over hiding.
Progress over perfection.

If today feels heavy, let this be your reminder:
You don’t have to fix your whole life.
You just have to get through **today**.

And if today is your day one, or day ten, or day one thousand — you belong here.

10/02/2026

Pause. Breathe. Feel your strength.

In the quiet moment between breaths, you hold the power to choose a new path.
Freedom isn’t rushed—it’s found in the courage to pause and reclaim your story.

09/02/2026

You do not have to hit rock bottom to question your relationship with alcohol.

If drinking is costing you your peace, your sleep, or your self-respect, that matters.

Change does not start when things are “bad enough.”
It starts when you are ready to be honest.

If this resonates, what was the first sign that alcohol was no longer working for you?

Discover a compassionate approach to overcoming alcohol addiction. Our personalized recovery program equips you with the tools to build a strong foundation for lasting sobriety.

09/02/2026

The night always starts off great…
until it quietly slips out of your hands.

I share this photo not for shock value, but for honesty.
Because so many people think they are the only ones whose nights end like this. They are not.

For me, the hardest part was not always the drinking.
It was the morning after.
The anxiety. The shame. The promises I made to myself.

If you are comfortable, answer this 👇
What was harder for you, the night itself or the next day?

And if you are questioning your relationship with alcohol, please hear this.
Change does not start with perfection.
It starts with telling the truth.

You do not have to do this alone. 💛