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Matthew is a builder from Woking in Surrey, who runs a small property development firm.

Matthew had struggled for many years with debilitating deep-rooted anger and depression, heightened by drug addiction. The source of which he has only recently begun to understand and accept, using simple yet life changing techniques.

In Matthew’s own words,

‘I was in so much pain. If things hadn’t changed, I would not be here today.’

When Matthew discovered Breath₄Life™ Breath Work at the age of 29, his life was transformed beyond recognition.

Matthew has agreed to share his very personal and touching story.

Self-destruction and an all-time low

From an early age I had been a particularly angry individual. By the late teens I was heavily addicted to drugs as a way to cope with life. I was always stressed beyond belief and at times, when things were at their worst, I felt suicidal. I suffered from shockingly low self-esteem, I kept telling myself I’d never achieve anything, my anger was uncontrollable and the slightest thing would make me explode. Episodes of furious road rage were frighteningly common. Sadly, I’d spent my entire life like this. Even as a child, I’d been taken to healthcare professionals to try to ‘cure’ my bitter anger and uncontrollable rage, without success.

I was at a point where I was going to kill myself or someone else. And worst of all, I didn’t even know why.

I tried counselling in my mid 20’s. I tried anger management too but neither seemed to make any difference. In my experience, talking therapies didn’t deal with the root cause of the problem we just talked around the experiences and I didn’t see much, if any, positive change in my life. I needed something that would work.

The turning point

I knew things had to change.

Six years ago, during my very deepest cloud of sadness and depression, I was introduced to Acorn to Oak through someone I’d met whilst working on a building site. Dan had worked with Pennie, the founder and he sang her praises, confident she would be able to help me.

I was skeptical at first. I had absolutely no understanding of energetics at all. Like many, I perceived alternative therapies as hippy mumbo jumbo for the ‘love and light brigade’ – certainly not for normal people. I couldn’t see how any process would be able to change my desperate situation.

Bringing clarity and understanding

After meeting Pennie I was impressed with her direct honesty and conviction that things could change. I agreed to try Breath₄Life™ Breath Work session - after all, I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.

I learned how Breath₄Life™ Breath Work therapy uses a simple connected breath technique, in order to help change the state of consciousness, enabling you to heal unresolved issues, and process suppressed emotions, letting go of and healing past traumas - experiences that have long since been tucked away.

The work take Pennie does is all based around honesty and taking absolute responsibility for your own issues.

At my very first session, I began to learn that those negative voices telling me I’d never amount to anything were not necessarily my own. Through a process that was, at times challenging, the light was switched on. I started to understand that the way I’d been treated as a young child had affected every part of my adult life.

Breath₄Life™ Breath Work brought back some harsh, forgotten memories and the experience provided me with total and utter clarity. However, the change this time, was having a tool to feel the emotions that kept that memory from being released. I understood how this was affecting my life and why I behaved the way I did. I began to manage my own healing process and develop reflective practices to move on.

It helped me to realise that the reason behind taking drugs was just a way to cope with the emotional pain inside. Breath₄Life™ Breath Work gave me a healthy outlet to work through the stuck emotions and to finally let go of deep-seated patterns of addiction.

Immediate dramatic changes

I was surprised at how quickly things began to work. After the first sessions with Pennie I felt a peace and contentment I had never really felt before and that big nagging doubt and inner voice was silenced.

I began to accept myself - that alone was life changing. There was something inside me that knew this was what I’d been looking for and I grabbed it with both hands.

We’re more powerful than we realise

Breath₄Life™ Breath Work has helped me to realise that no one else can heal us but ourselves. Facilitators are present to offer support and create a safe space to move through our old baggage however there is no need to talk through the my old experiences with anyone which kept the whole process very safe.

My outlook on life has changed. I believe ‘you will always get what you need when you need it most’ but, you must take the initial steps. If you want to deal with your problems then you have to get serious and commit to moving through to the root causes of any issues.

I’m on cloud nine!

Since choosing Breath₄Life™ Breath Work, I’ve seen dramatic changes in my life and I couldn’t tell you the relief I feel. I’ve left my old life behind and I’m now driven with new meaning and comittment, surrounded by a supportive community and wonderful new friends.

Every day I feel happy & joyful. I have more drive, passion and a thirst for success. That’s not to say I don’t have issues come up however, I’m better able to deal with them quickly and move through day-to-day problems with ease. It’s a continual journey but I’ve come so far - in so many ways I never thought possible. Life continues to improve every single day.

I now complete a Breath₄Life™ Breath Work session at least once a month (either in a group, on retreat or 121) - it’s a continual process that forms part of my everyday life.

Breath₄Life™ Breath Work has enabled me to connect with the ‘emotional baggage’ that was controlling my life and allowed me to use those energies in a positive and constructive way. It’s changed my life entirely and my future is looking very bright indeed!

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