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Real life stories

Real people, real stories

Real stories show that the people we support are listened to and understood. Their voices and experiences matter. They help us to raise awareness, challenge stigma and shape the way we support people in the future.

Real life stories

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Geoff's story: “I slept in a car, on the beach and even in public toilets”

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Becky's story: "Porchlight have taught me that not everyone’s bad”

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Kit's story: "I now feel like I’m not alone"

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Adam's story: “An employer saw potential in me”

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Joe's story: "I've rebuilt relationships with friends and family"

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Louise's story: "I feel like I’m part of the community again"

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Philip's story: "There's help out there you might not know about"

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Megan's story: "I realised I can do things without help"

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Nigel's story: "Things are turning around for me now"

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April's story: "Without a job I lost my confidence. Now I feel like I have value"

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Dennie's story: "It felt like people wanted me to be there"

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