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Please follow the links below to read the real life stories of people who have experienced or been threatened with homelessness and have come to Porchlight for help.
*The stories are real but names may have been changed to protect individual’s identities.
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Chris – learning from past mistakes
At the age of 16, Chris, now 23, found himself on the street after a relationship breakdown with his family. After many years of trying to get back on his feet he can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel. This is his story in his own words…
Alfie – Severe illness that shattered his confidence
With the help of one-to-one support and his own determination he is slowly regaining the confidence he lost after a severe illness left him unemployed and isolated…
Ivor – surviving a harsh winter on the streets
Ivor survived one of the harshest winters of recent times without so much as a sleeping bag before seeking help from Porchlight…
Abbie – a troubled home life
Abbie’s life seemed to be on track. She had a job, her driving licence and stable relationship. On the surface everything seemed fine but a troubled home life caused her to eventually lose everything and call the back seat of her car home…
Shaun – vicious cycle of homelessness
It has been a long road for Shaun. Relationship breakdowns, bereavement and prison have seen him face homelessness on four separate occasions in his life; the first time was back in 1990…
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