Naomi’s Story

What has been helping me during Covid-19 (Lockdown in Melbourne)

My name in Naomi, I’m 27 and from Melbourne.

I had trauma in my childhood and as a result I have struggled with a range of mental illness. I am a recovering Drug Addict (of coming up to 4 years clean) and a recovering Alcoholic (1.5 months sober) - it’s a work in progress.

I actually recently was stood down due to COVID-19

As you can imagine LOTS of time on my hands, and is really depressing when my twin sister and house mate are able to go to work and I must stay home, except for 1 hour of exercise.

Any-who, I have found an artistic outlet for my thoughts and frustrations, and it takes hours! It is called Diamond Painting!! You may have heard of it before, but for me being able to listen to music and focus on sticking the little diamonds in the right places is the perfect distraction – I recommend it to everyone! It’s honestly what has kept me clean and sober - Along with hugging my cat and exercising that is!!

Many thanks!

Naomi ️X