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Surviving or thriving – Claire’s story
Second Step Communications Volunteer Claire has used the theme of surviving or thriving to look back at her long history of mental illness and reflect on when she’s been surviving and when she’s been thriving.
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I’m excited for the future – Paul’s story
Paul lost his one bed home of seven years and everything he owned while he was in psychiatric care. Paul was referred to Second Step for help.
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My experience is my gift – Barry’s story
Barry’s story. Ex-serviceman Barry Double has nothing to lose. He faced death as a paratrooper in his early 20s and again when he tried to take his own life.
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I’m the expert in all this – Dean’s story
Mental health survivor Dean worked with his Second Step support worker, Rachel, to discover as much as he could about his mental health problems.
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Is Housing First the answer?
Second Step’s Chief Executive Aileen Edwards was interviewed about a new Housing First pilot in Bristol on the BBC’s regional news programme Points West.
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Me, The Shape and The Sea
An autobiographical piece from Amy who attended our Telling Your Story course.
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