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Stories can be a huge source of encouragement. We hope and pray that the stories within this section bring hope and encouragement to you. We've changed the names of the people involved to protect their identity.
Helen’s Story
"I used to believe that I was a total waste of space. I was a homeless alcoholic with a raging smack (heroin) and crack addiction. I funded my addictions through prostitution and shoplifting... To read more click here
Bob’s Story
Living rough can become the norm for some men. Whatever set of tragic circumstances forced them on to the street (and keeps them there) has created this lifestyle for them… To read more click here
Anna’s Story
"I had been involved in drugs and alcohol for a long time and the house where I was living was known to other people who used drugs. I was being victimised by lots of people and targeted by people using drugs… To read more click here
Pippa’s Story
We started working with a young girl just before Christmas. It was clear from her missing report that things weren’t well at home… To read more click here
Jason’s Story
"Myself and my partner were very chaotic drug users, often spending up to £500 per day on heroin and crack. I ended up in Forest Bank Prison again… To read more click here
Sarah’s Story
"I can’t remember much from the beginning as I was using lots of different kinds of drugs like heroin, crack cocaine, diazepam and cannabis and was at high risk of offending to support my habit… To read more click here
Gary’s Story
"As a headteacher I came across the RUNA project almost by accident. The work they do is incredible and can be life changing. One of my pupils really needed help because life at home had broken down… To read more click here
Andy’s Story
"I was 16 years old when I first got into trouble with the police; nothing major just a bit of petty crime. I would smoke cannabis but I was still able to hold down a job at a bakery… To read more click here