Stonepillow Stories
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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... read more »