She once set alarms in the middle of the night — just to take another line.

For Courtney Leggett, 26, from Lincolnshire, what began as “fun and games” at 16 quickly became a nightmare. By 18, she was using ketamine every day, spending nearly £2,000 a month on the drug. “It completely controlled my life,” she said.

Years of abuse left her bladder destroyed. “I was bedbound… I’d lie there for days,” she confessed, ashamed and heartbroken. Doctors later told her she may lose her bladder entirely. “Hearing it out loud was a massive shock,” she admitted. “I was only in my early 20s — it felt like my life was over.”

After losing a second baby earlier this year, Courtney nearly relapsed. But the fear of losing her young son pushed her to fight back. Now six weeks clean, she says, “I count my blessings every day. I’m so proud I’m still here.”

Her story is a raw reminder: even in darkness, recovery is possible — one brave choice at a time. 💔