Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. Molly shares how abuse gradually changed the way she saw herself, and how specialist support helped her rebuild her confidence and create a safe, happy life for herself and her family.

After years of domestic abuse, Sue shares what it was like to leave, rebuild safety with her children and begin looking ahead.

Jake's story explores the realities of rebuilding stability after homelessness and addiction, and the importance of support, trust and being treated without judgement.

There one occasion a man threatened to burn her tent because she said no. On the streets other people would rob her money and take my possessions. They would take my tent. She ended up in the bushes because it was much safer and warmer.

David, a New Traveller with complex health needs, struggled to access medical support due to feelings of poor self-worth; fears of being...

Nayani, 11, arrived at our refuge with her mother and younger siblings after fleeing emotional and physical abuse from her father and...

Hamish arrived at the hostel on a freezing December night, visibly weak, malnourished, and struggling with his mental health. Although...

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...

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...

Jo allowed us to share a story about her abusive marriage and the devastating impact domestic abuse had on her life and mental health....

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.

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...

In a heartfelt interview, Stephen shared his experiences of homelessness, his thoughts on society’s perception of the homeless, and some...

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.

When Steve was admitted to hospital due to chronic lung and mobility issues, he had been unable to leave his home for three years.

In a candid interview, Mayim shared her harrowing journey into homelessness, the events leading up to it, and her hopes for the future. A...

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.

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.

The risk of finding yourself homeless after a hospital stay.

When the team at our specialist supported housing unit for people with Autistic Spectrum Condition first met Clark, his situation was...