ARRESTED MORE
THAN 10 TIMES
Before
ANSELMO WAS JUST 10-YEARS-OLD WHEN HIS FATHER WAS MURDERED. FROM THEN ON, HE
STARTED TO SMOKE, DRINK, AND DEVELOP A VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR…
W
hen I turned 16, I dropped out of school and I started to take
drugs. I then had nightmares about my father coming back
to life. I wanted revenge against the person who killed him.
At the age of 22, I came to the UK looking for a new beginning.
However, I became acquainted with someone, and I was soon taking
drugs again. I was dependent on drugs such as heroin, crack, axis, and
sleeping tablets. Consequently, my life was completely destroyed.
My sister had moved to the UK, so I came to live with her. I would
look after my nephew. One day, when I took him to the park, I
became drunk and fell asleep. My nephew thought that I
was dead, and the police came to get me. As a result
of this, my sister kicked me out of the house, and I
became even more lost.
I then got involved with another woman, but
because I was violent towards her, I was arrested.
I was also arrested for stealing in shops. I wanted
everything the easy way, so I would steal and sell
stuff. I’ve been arrested more than 10 times.
I found out about the UCKG HelpCentre
because my mum was already a member. She
would pray for me and take part in faith-related
activities for me. I came to the HelpCentre
completely lost. I felt like death was the only
way out for me.
I started to attend the Addiction Cleansing
Therapy (ACT) meetings, and now I have been
free from all addictions for over a year. I no
longer have a desire to die. Those around me are
overwhelmed by my change. I feel as if I have been
born again.
Anselmo Colsoul
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