I found myself homeless after escaping an abusive relationship. My mental health was in a terrible state, and I was struggling to deal with all the feelings I had about what had happened to me. Everything changed when I became involved with Turning Tides – I began to feel safe and hopeful for the future.
I don’t remember how long I was homeless; it took me many years to ask for help. But once I went to St Clare’s Hub I soon realised how supportive the staff are there. Now I have a roof over my head and I don’t have to risk my health anymore. I want to share my story so that people can understand and treat us like human beings.
We are reliant on public support for the continuation of our services, in particular our vital hub services, which provide life-saving support to people who are homeless and having to sleep rough. As homeless numbers rise, please help us secure the future of our frontline services.