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I’ve lived here my entire life. In this area you always felt a strong sense of community. There are a lot of families like our family who have been here 30+ years. They had children and have chosen … Continued
Women who have to leave their home and come to a refuge… it must be the bravest step ever. When a woman first comes here it’s important how you greet her. Most of all she needs a cup of tea. … Continued
In the two years the shop has been in existence we have helped over forty families through difficult circumstances – marriage break up, divorce, unemployment, bereavement. It can be a pretty bad situation when people don’t know where to turn. … Continued
We all do nursing at uni – so we all live together. I also work as an auxiliary for the Trust doing agency work. I lived next door last year with some girls from school. It … Continued
I love my home, it’s where I’m happiest. It’s not special…. but it’s special to me. I used to be a real mad collector and this house was full of antiques. But after my son … Continued
There are five of us in total. We are between the ages of 28 and 32 and we’re all working. It’s a nice mix. Everyone comes and goes at different times and there is always someone around. You are … Continued
What some people treasure, and wouldn’t part with in the world, means nothing – even to immediate members of the family…. You see it all the time. I always had a great interest in people’s homes. I … Continued
I sold my house. It was a nice house, the children grew up in it and they were very happy. But this is my time.. I came here to paint. I liked the house because it had a conservatory, … Continued
This is where I work. I live in this house. It’s unique when you are talking to a priest because it is not a family home…. Sometimes a priest would bring an elderly parent to live with them… … Continued
I became a priority because I had 2 children – a boy and a girl. They offered me this flat – in a high-rise block – on the top floor. It was filthy, really… I … Continued