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Erin's story
When Julian House’s support worker first met Erin, she was living in a caravan with no mains utilities and a broken-down generator. Erin...
sophiebarry6
Apr 241 min read
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Kasrin's story
Kasrin was 23 when war broke out in Syria. She, her husband and three children were afraid as shells fell all around their home in...
sophiebarry6
Apr 241 min read
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Jo's story
Jo allowed us to share a story about her abusive marriage and the devastating impact domestic abuse had on her life and mental health....
sophiebarry6
Apr 234 min read
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Matt's story
Matt is a stayed in one of our supported housing projects, and he talked to us about his experiences of being on the streets, especially during the hot summer months.
sophiebarry6
Apr 233 min read
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Peter’s story
Peter (whose name has been changed for this story) always knew alcohol had a grip on his life, even when it wasn’t a daily struggle. “Me...
keirapark1
Apr 153 min read
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Stephen’s story
In a heartfelt interview, Stephen shared his experiences of homelessness, his thoughts on society’s perception of the homeless, and some...
keirapark1
Apr 153 min read
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Sarah's story
Sarah was in an abusive marriage for eight years of her life. Because her ex-partner never hit her, she never realised what she was experiencing was abuse. But, instead of psychical violence, he subjected her to a life under his control.
sophiebarry6
Mar 202 min read
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Steve's story
When Steve was admitted to hospital due to chronic lung and mobility issues, he had been unable to leave his home for three years.
sophiebarry6
Feb 111 min read
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Mayim’s story
In a candid interview, Mayim shared her harrowing journey into homelessness, the events leading up to it, and her hopes for the future. A...
keirapark1
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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James' story
When James first arrived at our supported accommodation, he was struggling with the adjustment from life in prison, constantly surrounded by people and noise, to living on his own. He was low and suicidal – but didn’t want to ask for help.
sophiebarry6
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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Paul's story
Paul lives in one of our supported accommodation units in Exeter that gives young adults at risk of homelessness, the help they need to be able to move on to safe, independent living. We had a chat with him to see how trainer tenancies has helped him so far.
sophiebarry6
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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Karen's story
The risk of finding yourself homeless after a hospital stay.
sophiebarry6
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Clark's Story
When the team at our specialist supported housing unit for people with Autism and Asperger’s first met Clark, his situation was complex....
sophiebarry6
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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Karl's story
Karl was a former army helicopter pilot in the Army Air Corps, however was discharged with diagnosis of Complex PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
sophiebarry6
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Kate's story
Kate describes her childhood as brilliant – she was well brought up in amazing house. Things changed when tragically her dad committed suicide when she was just 11 years old.
sophiebarry6
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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Scott's Story
A life not lived, a life existing in a world I created from the influence of drugs and alcohol. At the age of 8 years old my journey into depression, despair and darkness began as I had my first drink.
sophiebarry6
Jan 1, 20242 min read
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