MEET ALTON

I am Ahmed "Alton" Tacubanza Anjum, your Recovery Coach Professional based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I am a person in sustained recovery – where I no longer live in active addiction, alcoholism and trauma since 11 November 2021. The transformative process of change I’ve endured has empowered me to create a self-directed, holistic and purposeful life for myself, career and community. Through that process I’ve experienced recovery as freedom, curiosity, adventure and joy. 

          With my lived experience of addiction and in recovery, as well as a dear friend strongly suggesting I pursue recovery coaching, I was inspired to create The Thrive Trail where I extend the work I do as I experience healing while helping others. On this trail, we recover and thrive! I was born and raised in Dubai to expat parents. I am an avid writer spending 15+ years working on different concepts, ideas, lyrics and poems which helps me make sense of what is happening around me. I also take photos of what speaks to me most when it comes to day to day life and how the stillness of what I’m seeing reminds me to capture the moments that light me up inside. During my downtime, I go to the beach, walk, hike and cycle to experience storytelling through words and photography. 

          I am a certified and designated Recovery Coach Professional and proud alumni and Regional Associate of Recovery Coach Academy UK.

While there is rapid awareness of mental health in UAE, there can be confusion on our resources leaving some of us feeling like help isn’t attainable or achievable. That’s where we come in because we believe you have the opportunity to live life in recovery and healing. The choice is yours, change is possible and you are the expert of your own journey! Are you willing to experience a process of change aimed at improving your quality of life in your personal and professional well-being? Let’s explore the possibilities together!

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With love,

Alton

Founder & Recovery Coach Professional

The Thrive Trail