Aiseiri

24/11/2025

Some days, for all our good intentions, seem to go sour from the start. Maybe we're tired or feeling ill or preoccupied with a problem that seems insurmountable. Maybe we just got up on the wrong side of the bed.

Living one day at a time means getting the most we can out of today. It also means we know today does not have to doom or dictate tomorrow. If we have a bad day today, that's all it is - a bad day. It does not mean we're bad or that the world is against us or that we might as well give in to our worst attitudes and behaviors since nothing is going right anyway. And it does not mean tomorrow will be a bad day, too.

When we have a bad day - and everyone does - there are a few things we can do while we wait it out. We can slow down. We can be quiet. We can pray. And we can let go. How else will we be able to recognize a wonderful day?

Am I living today - good or bad - and not tomorrow or yesterday?

21/11/2025

🌅 Red Sky Over Wexford – A Peaceful Start at Aiséirí

A breathtaking red sky greeted us at Aiséirí Wexford this morning, casting a warm glow over the sea and the start of a new day. Moments like these remind us of the beauty, calm, and hope that surround the recovery journey every day.

Grateful for this place, the people, and the promise each sunrise brings. ❤️

20/11/2025

At Aiséirí, we know addiction affects more than one person — it impacts whole families.
That’s why we run our Family Weekend Programme once a month, offering support, education, and guidance for those struggling to cope with a loved one’s addiction, including gambling-related harm.

These weekends give family members a safe space to talk, learn practical tools, and understand the impact of addiction while receiving support from others facing similar challenges.

You don’t have to manage it alone. Call 0527441166.
Aiséirí is here to help families heal, strengthen boundaries, and move forward together.

19/11/2025

Gambling Care Week – Aiséirí

This Gambling Care Week, Aiséirí stands with anyone affected by problem gambling. Gambling harm can impact mental health, finances, relationships, and family life—but support is available, and recovery is possible.

If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, reach out today.
Visit GamblingCare.ie for information and immediate help, or contact Aiséirí for confidential treatment and recovery support@ www.aiseiri.ie
You’re not alone. Help starts with one conversation.

Gambling Addiction & Problem Gambling - Support Resources to help Gamblers & their Families get their lives back on track

18/11/2025

Aiseiri Wexford this morning looking fabulous, special place

17/11/2025

This week marks Safer Gambling Week — November 17th to 23rd.

At Aiséirí, we are committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by gambling harms. Safer Gambling Week is an important opportunity to raise awareness, promote open conversations, and encourage healthier, safer choices around gambling.

Throughout the week we’ll be sharing information, resources, and support options for anyone who may be concerned about their own gambling or that of a loved one.

For guidance, tools, and confidential support, visit .ie.
Together, we can help create safer environments for everyone.

14/11/2025

🌟 Aiséirí at Yesterday’s GamblingCare Event 🌟

Aiséirí was delighted to attend the GamblingCare event which took place this week, which brought together over 70 participants from organisations working to support safer gambling initiatives. It was a highly engaging and productive day, and we’re grateful to have been part of the discussions and collaborative group work.

We look forward to seeing the actions and ideas developed at the event come to life over the coming weeks and months, strengthening support for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.

Many thanks to GamblingCare for hosting such a meaningful and impactful event.

13/11/2025

We are delighted to share that Aiséirí has been selected as one of the recipients of the Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund for 2024!

Alongside Droichead Family Resource Centre and eight other youth and non-profit organisations across Ireland, Aiséirí will benefit from this year’s funding total of €85,000, aimed at supporting innovative programmes that promote mental health and wellbeing among young people.

With this grant, Aiséirí will deliver — a therapeutic programme combining equine-assisted learning and sailing. This unique initiative is designed to help young people experiencing substance misuse issues to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and gain practical tools to manage anxiety in a supportive and empowering environment.

We extend our sincere thanks to Vhi for recognising the importance of early intervention and creative therapeutic supports for young people. Their investment will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

💙 Together, we are helping young people find hope, strength, and new possibilities.

11/11/2025

“Gratitude in Recovery”

November is National Gratitude Month — a perfect time to reflect on how gratitude can transform the journey of recovery.

In addiction recovery, gratitude isn’t just about saying thank you. It’s about noticing the small steps forward — a clear morning, a kind word, a moment of peace — and realising how far you’ve come.

Gratitude shifts focus from what’s missing to what’s growing. It reminds us that healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, connection, and hope.

💚 Whether you’re in recovery yourself, supporting someone who is, or working in the community — take a moment today to pause and acknowledge one thing you’re grateful for.

Together, gratitude and recovery remind us that every day is a new beginning.

10/11/2025

From Trauma to Addiction, by a current resident at Aiséirí

Addiction is a slow su***de —
Losing loved ones, your dignity, your pride.
Behind the drugs and drink we choose to hide,
But please, go to treatment — let me be your guide.

This comes from a girl with a terrible life,
Who watched her parents split up, fight with a knife.
From sexual assault and arguments every day,
Blaming herself, feeling lost, never okay.

Through traumatic events, each and every day,
This girl found treatment — began to feel okay.
She never thought the pain would leave her mind,
So she picked up drugs, drink — anything she could find.

But now before us, she starts to express and share,
Realising she was never heard — no one was there.
Now she’s in a place of help, support, and care,
Learning recovery can begin anywhere.

She never thought she’d heal this way,
But she laid her pain on the table one day.
She got the help, found God, and started to pray —
And now she’s learning to live, one day at a time.

07/11/2025

🌟 Aiséirí would like to extend a huge thank you to the Waterford PPN for organising such an amazing evening last night at the Dungarvan Park Hotel!

It was a fantastic celebration of community spirit, and we were delighted to be part of it. 💙

👏 Congratulations to all the winners. Aiseiri were delighted to be part of this great evening.

06/11/2025

🌅 Thought for the Day
There was a time when fear and worry ruled my life. The more I drank, the stronger they became. I was scared of what I’d done, afraid of what might happen, and ashamed to face others. Fear had me tied up in knots — a constant battle inside.

Through A.A., I learned to hand those fears over to a Higher Power. Little by little, faith began to take their place. Today, I try to choose faith over fear — one day at a time. 💫

🕊️ Meditation for the Day
Spiritual power is God in action. When we open our hearts and let Him work through us, even in our weakness, beautiful things can happen. It’s not just us — it’s the Divine Spirit moving through us to touch the lives of others.

🙏 Prayer for the Day
I pray to let God’s power work through me today. May I release the fears that block His light and allow His love and strength to shine through. 💛