I became a tenant at George Williams House at YMCA Southampton - now called YMCA Fairthorne Group – in 2013. Before this, I had been sofa-surfing wherever I could for more than a year and sometimes resorted to sleeping on the streets. I couldn't see much opportunity for a way out. I had no money, was suffering from severe depression and anxiety, and become isolated from my family due to alcohol and drug misuse.
However, as a result of living at YMCA, I started to get my life back on track, gaining support for my alcohol and drug misuse, boosting my self-esteem and gaining confidence to find employment. I worked at a variety of temporary jobs, but nothing permanent.
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