Miles from Home: A Barista’s Journey
Every morning, I drag myself out of bed before the sun’s even up. It’s early, and I’m tired, but I’ve gotten used to it. I don’t have much of a choice, do I? I get dressed in the dark, trying not to wake up my flatmate, and head out the door. It’s an hour on […]
Two Bars of Warmth: A Winter’s Tale of Quiet Resilience
Every winter, when the frost begins to settle on the window panes and the days grow shorter, Edith, now in her 90th year, faces a familiar challenge. Her small, cosy home is cold, but the heating stays off. It’s simply too expensive to run. Instead, Edith relies on her old electric fire in the sitting […]
From Rock Bottom to Redemption: A Bricklayer’s Journey Through Addiction, Loss, and Recovery
I am a bricklayer by trade, and I’ve been dealing with drug addiction for most of my life. For a long time, I managed to keep things together as a functioning addict, balancing my work with my addiction. But everything took a devastating turn when my partner, whom I was deeply attached to, took his […]
James’ Journey: From Homelessness to Hope and Resilience
My name is James, and I’m 56 years old. Football has always been a passion of mine, and I’ve been a loyal Arsenal supporter for as long as I can remember. I also enjoy fishing, though it’s become more challenging recently because of arthritis in my leg. Despite the pain, I still find peace in […]
From Struggle to Strength: My Journey Through Homelessness and Boxing
The most challenging time in my life was when I was adopted. I didn’t get fed properly, didn’t have haircuts, and there was no one there to make sure I was alright. When you’re adopted, you need someone to look out for you, and I didn’t have that. Now, I’m homeless. I was in Cheshire, […]
Miles to Go: The Daily Struggle of a Man on Foot
Every morning, just before dawn, James—though that’s not his real name—laces up his worn-out shoes and begins his five-mile walk to work. His day starts at 6 a.m., giving him just enough time to make the journey and be at work for half eight. He can’t afford the bus fare, so he relies on his […]
The Story Behind Our Award-Winning Foundation
Welcome! I’d like to take you on a deeply personal journey that led to the creation of our foundation, a journey that is rooted in the transformative power of photography and the unyielding resilience of the human spirit. For two years, I was homeless, adrift in a world where every day felt like a battle […]
Rebuilding After Loss: My Journey Through Homelessness and Resilience
A year ago, I faced a major turning point in my life when I lost my job. For six years, I had worked in a warehouse, a job I had grown accustomed to and relied on for my livelihood. Before that, I had another warehouse job as an operator, so my experience in this field […]
Finding Stability and Purpose: Mark’s Journey to Recovery
My name is Mark, and I’m 47 years old. I’m currently living in a house that I managed to secure on my own. Along the way, I met Tom, who has been a tremendous help in guiding me toward a new direction in life and bringing much-needed structure back into my daily routine. I actively […]
Love-Bombed and Blinded: A Journey from Abuse to Empowerment
I met my ex while working part-time in a coffee shop. At the time, I was juggling work and studies, just trying to keep everything afloat. He walked in one day, all charm and swagger, and within a week, we were officially boyfriend and girlfriend. Now, looking back, I realise I was completely love-bombed: extravagant dinners at expensive restaurants, lavish gifts of nice clothes, thrilling nights out, and exhilarating adventures in his convertible. He was in a band, and everything about our relationship seemed like an exciting dream. But dreams can quickly turn into nightmares.
