善導會 2024-2025年報

84 | 2024-2025 | 年報 ANNUAL REPORT / HALFWAY HOUSE 中 Service User: Ah Ho As the youngest child in his family, Ah Ho was raised with great care and attention by his parents and elder siblings. However, this excessive indulgence developed in him a mindset of “seeking rewards without making efforts.” He admitted that he became a “lazy bully,” often demanding money from his family without contributing in return. Straying Off Course: Falling into Drug Trafficking Ah Ho faced three imprisonments, with the final one resulting in a 14-year sentence for drug trafficking. At the time, his mother had suffered a stroke and was admitted to a care home, increasing the family’s financial burden. With no savings or work experience, Ah Ho sought quick money to help cover his mother’s medical expenses. This desperation led him into the trap of drug trafficking, which ultimately ended in his arrest and long-term incarceration. Prison life was monotonous and emotionally exhausting. Without meaningful interaction, Ah Ho often found himself talking only to himself. His family, busy with their own lives, rarely visited him, leaving him feeling profoundly isolated. “Whether I did something right or wrong, there was no one to talk to,” he said. The hardest moment came when, several years into his sentence, Ah Ho learned of his mother’s passing. The delayed farewell devastated him, and he attempted to end his life. Fortunately, he was rescued in time and slowly came to terms with his loss through the care of volunteers and radio programmes. “I worked hard every day. When tired, I listened to the radio for stress relief. Volunteers’ visits reminded me that someone cared, helping me regain my strength,” he recalled. Rediscovering Hope Through Transitional Housing Ah Ho first encountered the Halfway House services of SideBySide while in prison. A hostel manager visited him, patiently explaining the programme’s support and arrangements. The manager’s gentle approach gave Ah Ho reassurance. After his release, Ah Ho moved into the halfway house. There, mutual support among residents helped him rediscover hope. “The staff organised group activities, and my fellow residents introduced me to job opportunities. I no longer felt alone,” he said. Living in the hostel, Ah Ho maintained the work ethic developed in prison. “I know my parents always loved me. If they could see me today, I believe they’d feel proud,” he said. 服務使用者︰阿豪 阿豪是家中的幼子 ， 從小到大父母和兄姊都對 他悉心呵護 。 然而 ， 這份過度的溺愛使阿豪養成 了 「 只求回報 、 不願付出 」 的性格 。 他坦言自己 是一個 「 好食懶做 」 的小霸王 ， 經常向家人索取 金錢 。 誤入歧途 ： 貪圖快錢墜入毒品陷阱 阿豪曾三度入獄 ， 最終一次因販運毒品而被判 處長期監禁 。 當時 ， 母親因中風入住老人院 ， 家 中經濟壓力加重 。 由於缺乏儲蓄和工作經驗 ， 阿 豪為了分擔母親的醫療費用 ， 選擇鋌而走險 ， 希 望快速賺錢 ， 最終墜入毒品陷阱 ， 結果被判入獄 十四年 。 監獄生活枯燥且乏味 ， 每天只能與自己對話 。 由 於家人忙於生活 ， 很少有機會探望他 ， 這讓阿豪 感到深深的孤單 。 他坦言 ：「 不論我做對還是做 錯 ， 都沒有人與我傾談 。」 更令他痛苦的是 ， 入 獄數年後 ， 他才得知母親已經離世的消息 。 這份 遲來的告別讓他情緒跌入谷底 ， 甚至一度企圖 自縊結束生命 。 幸而最終獲救 ， 並在義工的關懷 和電台節目的陪伴下 ， 慢慢接受了母親離世的 事實 。 他回憶道 ：「 那段時間 ， 我每天努力工作 ， 疲累時就收聽電台節目減壓 。 義工的探訪讓我 感受到有人關心我 ， 我漸漸重新振作起來 。」 中途宿舍 ： 重拾生活的希望 阿豪首次接觸善導會的中途宿舍服務時 ， 宿舍 經理親自探訪他 ， 並耐心解釋宿舍的安排及所 提供的支援 。 雖然對方是陌生人 ， 但她溫和的態 度讓阿豪感到安心 。 出獄後 ， 阿豪入住中途宿舍 ， 並在與舍友的相互 支持中逐漸找回對生活的希望 。 他表示 ：「 宿舍 職員會為我們舉辦小組活動 ， 舍友們也會幫忙 介紹工作 ， 這讓我感覺自己並不孤單 。」 在宿舍 的日子裡 ， 阿豪每天努力工作 ， 延續了他在監獄 中培養出的勤奮態度 。 他回憶道 ：「 我知道父母 一直都很愛我 ， 如果他們能看到今天的我 ， 一定 會感到欣慰 。」 秦石中途宿舍 專題故事ﾠ FEATURE STORY