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The Six Million Dollar Overhaul of Men & Communities “ Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man. Better than he was before. Better… stronger… faster . ” Just like Colonel Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man, many men and communities have crashed - sometimes spectacularly. Whether through trauma, isolation, or shame, they’ve hit rock bottom. But just like Austin, they are not beyond repair. At Back on Track, we offer the antidote: a complete, comprehensive overhaul of the mind, body, and spirit - a chance to rebuild, rewild, and regenerate. This isn’t about patching up wounds and sending men limping back into the world. It’s about a full-system upgrade , where strength is redefined—not as suppression or stoicism, but as openness, connection, and purpose. We take what’s been broken and transform it into something stronger than before . The Rewilding Process: From Crash to Rebirth 1. Reconstruction – We begin by creating a safe space where men can pause, breathe, and take stock. Just as Austin was rebuilt from the inside out, we help men unpack their past, face their wounds, and rediscover their power through open conversation, deep reflection, and creative expression. 2. Recalibration – True healing isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about reconnecting to what was always there. Through movement, community action, and boundary-setting, we guide men back to their natural state of strength, confidence, and resilience—without the toxic weight of shame or isolation. 3. Reactivation – Once the foundation is strong, it’s time to step back into life with renewed purpose. We equip men with the tools to show up fully, lead with compassion, and stand firm in their values—not just for themselves, but for their families, communities, and the world. Beyond Survival - Toward a Regenerative Future - Colonel Austin wasn’t just repaired—he was rebuilt for something greater. At Back on Track, we don’t just help men survive their past; we empower them to thrive in their future. This is about more than personal healing - it’s about regenerating communities, rewilding human connection, and ensuring no one is left behind. No blame. No division. Just action, understanding, and a deep breath as we move forward—together. Return to About Philosophy Return

Join others who help Back on Track to keep it's support FREE and available 52 weeks of the year. Apply to volunteer alongside us and make a difference to the lives of others Calling All Volunteers! Ready to make a difference in the lives of others - and your own? Join our team and be part of something truly meaningful. Together, we can create change, build community, and help each other thrive. Let’s do this - help us help others! 💛 Contact Us Click on image to see expanded view with further details Why Volunteer? Make a difference - Use existing skills & Qualifications - Gain new skills - Meet new people - Boost your confidence and that of others - Utilise lived experience - Grow your recovery capital What is Recovery Capital? Recovery capital is a concept that refers to the resources and strengths that an individual can draw upon to support their recovery journey from addiction or mental health challenges. Who can volunteer? Anyone and everyone is welcome to apply, providing they are over eighteen. Particular roles will require a valid DBS certificate. However, there may be other positions available that won't require one. For more details click on the image at the top of this page or to enquire please contact us today!

View Back on Track's timetable to find out more about our current weekly structure Our Current Timetable Daily Support Available, 52 weeks of the year. Trauma recovery doesn't take bank holidays, and neither do we - we're there when it's needed the most. The BoT timetable is flexible, adapting to seasonal changes, staff availability, and the evolving needs of the men we support. Our approach is that individuals should come as they are to be a part of something, not apart from it, and leave as they mean to go on. A printer friendly copy of the current timetable is available to download here (currently unavailable) 'It's about providing stability but not expecting perfection - an honest, human approach' The BoT community is a safe, judgment-free space for people working through challenges. This is what we give, but what we also expect in return: 1. Judgment-Free Zone - Open to everyone, regardless of where they are in their journey. - No shaming for slips or struggles - support comes first. 2. No Pressure to Be Perfect - Harm reduction is the focus, abstinence is the ideal. - It’s about making better choices, not perfect ones. - Acknowledge that progress looks different for everyone. 3. Supportive Environment - Peer support from people with shared experiences. - Guidance and resources to encourage positive change. 4. No Harm to Self, No Harm to Others - While the space is safe, it’s not completely unstructured - have clear boundaries and respect those of others. - Harmful or unsafe behaviour may result in being asked to leave temporarily for the safety of the group. 5. Flexible Approach - Meet people where they are - whether they’re aiming for full recovery, harm reduction or just looking for support to get through today. - Activities like meals, walks, or workshops are designed to foster connection, not for adversity - join in! NB: All locations and spaces are generously provided to us at no cost, the practitioners voluntarily give their time, and all shared meals are alternately supplied by The Scrandit and Beast Butchers . This means that every penny raised goes direct to the sufferers on the street.

CLARIFICATION (Re)Setting Boundaries for Growth Back to Philosophy Boundaries are limits and expectations that individuals set for themselves and their interactions with others to protect their sobriety and well-being. They serve as a crucial tool for self-care, healthy relationships, and overall recovery success. Substance misuse often leads to a blurring of boundaries, making it difficult to distinguish between one's own needs, the needs of others and the demands of the addiction itself. This blurred sense of self can significantly impact relationships. Acknowledging and respecting others people's boundaries demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and self-awareness, essential qualities for long-term recovery. We also encourage setting environmental boundaries, not only in an individual's personal living space but also in how they interact with their neighborhood and the natural world. This involves examining expectations and identifying areas for improvement in their environmental impact. (Re)learning how to set boundaries is crucial for addiction recovery for several reasons: Self-Protection: Addiction often involves prioritizing the substance or behavior over one's own well-being and needs. Setting boundaries helps individuals protect themselves from relapse triggers, unhealthy relationships, and situations that could jeopardize their recovery. Self-Respect: Establishing boundaries empowers individuals to assert their needs and values. This fosters self-respect and a sense of control; reclaiming one's natural state means shedding unhealthy patterns, and fostering self-reliance and resilience Healthy Relationships: Clear boundaries facilitate healthier relationships with others. They help individuals communicate their needs and expectations effectively, leading to more respectful and supportive interactions. Self-Care: Setting boundaries allows individuals to prioritize self-care activities, such as attending recovery meetings, spending time with loved ones, hobbies and engaging with the natural world. This promotes overall well-being and reduces the risk of lapses or relapse. Empowerment: Learning to set boundaries is a powerful tool for personal growth and development. It empowers individuals to take charge of their lives and make choices that align with their values and goals. Similarly, rewilding empowers nature to heal and flourish on its own terms. Future Proofing: Through telling their truth(s) individuals can implement boundaries as a tool to protect themselves from potential repetition of previous negative experiences. Truth Poem - B & Truth Page Tell Your Truth I have seen miracles happen, when people just tell the truth. Not the ‘nice’ truth. Not the truth that seeks to please or comfort. But the wild truth. The feral truth. The inconvenient truth. The tantric truth. The ‘fucking’ truth. The truth you’re afraid to tell. The horrible truth about yourself that you hide in order to ‘protect’ others. To avoid being ‘too much’. To avoid being shamed and rejected. To avoid being seen. The truth of your deepest feelings: The rage you have been concealing, controlling, pasting over. The terrors you do not want to speak. The sexual urges you’ve been trying to numb. The primal longings you cannot bear to articulate. Finally, the defences break down, and this ‘unsafe’ material emerges from deep within the unconscious. You can’t hold it back anymore. The image of the ‘good boy’ or ‘nice girl’ evaporates. The ‘perfect one’, the ‘one who has it all figured out’, the 'evolved one', these images burn. You tremble, you sweat, you come close to vomiting, you think you might die doing it, but finally you tell the fucking truth, the truth you are deeply ashamed of. Not the abstract truth. Not the ‘spiritual’ truth. Not a carefully-worded truth designed to prevent offence. Not a neatly-packaged truth. But a messy, fiery, sloppy human truth. A bloody, passionate, provocative, sensual, untamed and unvarnished mortal truth. A shaky, sticky, sweaty, vulnerable truth. The truth of how you feel. The truth that lets another person see you in the raw. The truth that makes one gasp. The truth that makes your heart pound. This is the truth that will set you free. I have seen chronic depressions and life-long anxieties lift overnight. I have seen deeply embedded traumas evaporate. I have seen fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue, unbearable back pain, bodily tension, stomach disorders, vanish, never to return. Of course, the ‘side-effects’ of truth aren’t always this dramatic! And we don’t step into our truth with a result in mind. But think of the massive amounts of energy it must take to repress our animal wildness, numb our feral nature, suppress our rage, tears and terror, uphold a false image, and pretend to be ‘okay’. Think of all the tension we hold in the body, and the damage it does to our immune systems, when we live in fear of 'coming out'. Take the risk of telling your truth. The truth you are afraid to tell. The truth you fear will make the world run. Find a safe person – a friend, a therapist, a counsellor, yourself – and let them in. Let them hold you as you break down. Let them love on you as you weep, rage, quake with fear, and generally make a mess. Tell your fucking truth to someone – it might just save your life, heal you from deep within, and connect you to humanity in ways you never imagined. Back to Philosophy

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< Back Rubba Thompson Afrikan Dance Instructor ' There is a proven and deep-rooted connection between the human physiology/psyche and the right vibrational tones. This vibrational link between the sound of the drums and the receiving dancer, resonate on a frequency that I believe help maintain a physical, emotional and spiritual balance in one’s life' - Stephen 'Rubba' Thompson Affectionately known as Rubba, he is an Afrikan/global dance extraordinaire, celebrated performer & teacher. Rubba picked up his nickname as a 16-year-old whilst living on the street of St Paul’s Bristol, where he discovered his innate desire to dance. He instinctively knew that even if he had nothing else going for him, at least he could dance his troubles away. His spiritual approach, fluid technique, supple movements, and graceful style of dancing has endeared him to audiences, fellow dancers & students all over the world. Without doubt he is versatile and one of a select few who can; perform, teach, deliver excellent workshops and implement meaningful projects. He only lives for one thing and that is to continue offering African holistic and traditional forms of expression. 'What I have learned from a life dedicated to this form of expression is that it is not just about dance; but a life enhancing holistic practice, that will definitely improve mental and physical wellbeing. Rubba’s passion and love for African Dance and drumming has permeated every aspect of his life and is clear to anyone who has the pleasure of being taught by him or working with him' - Afidance Colleague & Friend Afidance Website (opens in new tab)

Accessibility Statement Back On Track Website: Measures to support accessibility Back On Track has taken the following measures to ensure accessibility of the Back on Track website (Rewildingrecovery.org): Include accessibility as part of our mission statement. Include accessibility considerations internally. Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities. Include an individual with a form of CVD (colour blindness) on our design team Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. To the best of our knowledge Back on Track's website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content unintentionally may not or do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. Feedback We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or if there are any elements on which we can improve: Phone: 07538101842 Email: chandosjames1@gmail.com We try to respond to feedback within 1-2 days. Technical specifications Accessibility of the Back on Track website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer: HTML CSS javascript . Limitations and alternatives Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Back on Track's website , there may be some limitations. Below is a description of potential limitations, and possible solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below. Potential limitations: Scrolling Sponsor Banner: On the homepage this element may fail to be accessible on a screen reader. This is likely to be caused by the 'pause on hover' function; enabled to allow user interaction with this feature and for utilising the navigation arrows. If this barrier becomes apparent and you would like to access this content another way, a list of our Sponsors, Friends and Collaborators can be provided upon request as a text document (hyperlinks included). Please feel free to contact us if you would like assistance with this. Captions/Subtitles: Captions for Boiling Wells Ampitheatre video on the About page are unavailable because a third party uploaded the video onto Youtube and has not enabled the closed caption facility. We will endeavour to include all future content with this facility available . If this affects you, please accept our sincere apologies and where possible we hope you are still able to enjoy the visual aspects of this video. Colour Contrasting: Some text may not be as easy to read as others due to possible contrasting issues; such issue(s) may only become apparent to us once they are reported. We listen to all feedback and will endeavour to improve our website where possible. Please feel free to contact us with the specifics of any issue(s) you are experiencing. Uploaded images: It's possible that some images may not have text alternatives because this would have been an unintentional oversight. We endeavour to provide descriptions where possible for all images. Please report missing content or any alternative text we can improve so attempts can be made toward recification. Assessment approach Back On Track Supported Accommodation assessed the accessibility of the Back on Track website by the following approaches: Self-evaluation, WIX Assessments & https://pagespeed.web.dev/ Formal complaints Any accessibility issues experienced by our website visitors can be reported through contacting BoT director James Dickinson. All complaints and feedback is taken seriously, with the website elements concerned being improved, rectified or removed where necessary. Formal approval of this statement is approved by: James Dickinson Director, Back on Track Return to Home