Change is Possible – Sindi’s Story
“Change is possible if one is dedicated, determined, and willing.” These are the powerful words of Sindy September, a 38-year-old mother of four from Ravensmead who has transformed her life through the support and services provided by MES. Before joining MES, Sindy’s life was isolated and consumed by addiction. “The only thing that was important to me was my addiction and how to maintain it,” she shares. Her life was filled by broken relationships and unmanageable challenges. Sindy first engaged with MES in January 2023 as an SBC client while residing at Haven Night Shelter. Her journey progressed steadily: from the Change Readiness Programme to the PEP initiative under Work Readiness. She then became a peer worker at Safe Space Bellville, and today, she holds a permanent position at MES as a caretaker and administrator. Through MES, Sindy received facilitation sessions in anger management, goal setting, financial literacy, and social services. These interventions empowered her to look inward, maintain her sobriety for over two and a half years, rebuild family relationships, and reintegrate into society. “I’ve learned that I’m capable of much more than I thought. There’s more to life than addiction. I’ve gained wisdom, self-discipline, and courage.” Now, Sindy is focused on growing within MES and becoming a beacon of hope to others walking a similar path. Her dream is to use her story to inspire change in the lives of others just as MES did for her. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or feeling lost, Sindy encourages you to reach out: “The services offered by MES made a difference in my life and they can for someone else too.”
