A night on the sofa? It’s no great hardship – it’s just a place to crash. But if it becomes long-term – that is a very …
Sofa-Surfing – A Bed Without A Home
Lived experience
There Are Not Many Female Ministers.
Minister and manse. Whenever a Presbyterian minister moves to a church part of their call is that the manse comes with the job. The last …
I Slept On A Sofa – For Three Years.
I slept on a sofa – for three years I liked it because I had somewhere to put my head – and I wasn’t out on …
This Has Always Been A Happy Family Home.
My children still consider this to be the family home. My husband and I bought this house in 1961. The house was £1,400… and we …
In The Caravan You Have All Mod Cons.
Holidaying in a caravan. As a child I grew up through the ‘Troubles’ and every weekend we were away in the caravan somewhere. Somewhere beautiful …
A Story Is A Way Into Other People’s Lives.
A story makes us think: This could be us…. It could be me. In their shoes, what would I do? Storytelling gives us a new perspective. It …
Live The Life
Could you live someone else’s life? At school my favourite part of geography class was about people living in far off lands. Savannah, tundra, tropical …
When I First Got The House I Felt Really Good.
I was looking for a house for quite a while. I wanted something in the same locality near my work and viewed about 5 -10 …
In This Area You Always Felt A Strong Sense Of Community.
I’ve lived in this community my entire life. In this area you always felt a strong sense of community. There are a lot of families …
Women’s Aid: Creating A Safe Space For Women In Crisis
Women’s Aid: When a woman first comes here it’s important how you greet her. Most of all she needs a cup of tea. And she …