Category: "stonepillow-stories"
Never Give Up - Vincent's Journey
NEVER GIVE UP! Vincent first started working with Stonepillow over 10 years ago. He was initially accessing our night... read more »
Nick's story
One of our clients, Nick, shares his experience of being on the streets at Christmas: "For me being homeless at Christmas was a very dark place. I would see people happy with the joys of Christmas, which made me feel very lonely and sad as I sat in shop doorways... read more »
Paul's story
Paul is 51 years old, he is well-educated and has had a successful career as a roofing contractor for 37 years, yet he found himself homeless. "I have always been a very active guy and enjoyed activities such as swimming, motorcycling, walking and deep-sea fishing. Just over a year ago... read more »
Mary's story
"Finding myself one step from the gutter I realised the next drink could be my last. I had lost my family, my friends, my job and my home due to alcohol abuse. I referred myself to the Stonepillow Recovery Service and the next 3 days... read more »
Rose's story
Rose is a charming 61 year old woman. She is well educated, has had a long and successful career. And now she is homeless. When her mother remarried in 1965, Rose moved to Hampshire. Following a school and college education she was offered a job at Simpsons of Piccadilly, a large... read more »
Rory's story
The road to recovery is not always an easy one but Stonepillow is always there to help. Rory came to Stonepillow in 2012 having become homeless because of alcohol and substances misuse. Following a 12 week residential detox and rehab he moved to Stonepillow Recovery Service in Bognor Regis, determined... read more »
Brian's story
Brian is 64 years old. He is cheerful and courteous. He doesn’t drink alcohol or take drugs, he never has. And he has been homeless for 11 years. For years Brian cleaned cars at a car auction in Chelmsford. He enjoyed his job. When he was made redundant, Brian... read more »
Amy's story
Amy had been with her husband for approximately ten years. The relationship had been emotionally abusive for most of this time. They separated briefly and he returned to Wales, his birthplace. Amy considered changing the tenancy of her council property into her sole name but before she could do... read more »