Before If I’m honest, before the course I felt a bit stuck. Five years had gone by since I’d last worked, after losing my job during Covid and messing my back up. I worried about my age, the gap in my CV and how employers would look at that. I’m… Read More »CH’s story
When I first joined the course, I was at a very uncertain point in my life. Just over a year earlier, I had experienced a brain injury and had been out of work while I recovered. During that time, I struggled with memory issues, fatigue, and a big loss of confidence. I… Read More »AJ’s story
Before Life used to feel really small. I had just become sober and was going to AA every day, and although I was proud of that, I was still struggling. I had walked away from teaching because of my drinking, and I honestly couldn’t imagine what kind of work I would ever be able to do again. My confidence… Read More »RB’s story
Before Before joining the programme, I was in a strange spot. I have always been someone who is happy to give things a go, and I enjoy talking to people, even in groups or on camera. But when it came to work, something just was not clicking. I kept getting interviews, and… Read More »HG’s story
Before Before I joined the course, I was extremely lost. I didn’t have a clue what I wanted to do or even who I was anymore. My health had taken over everything. First, they told me I probably had pancreatic cancer. I went through all the emotions, from fear to numbness.… Read More »JR’s story
Before Before the course, I felt like I was stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea. I’d lived a big life, worked as a high performing consultant, made serious money, travelled, pushed myself. But behind the scenes I was falling apart. Addiction took over. Alcohol, drugs, benders that wiped out everything I’d built. I… Read More »DM’s story
Before I remember when I first spoke to someone from Safe New Futures I cried a lot. I tear-up when I reflect on myself and my problems. I was willing to give the programme a go, but I honestly did not know what I wanted to do, or could do. I felt… Read More »CB’s story
When I first joined the programme, speaking to people was something I found incredibly hard. I have always been very quiet, and answering questions out loud felt scary, especially with people I did not know. I was on board with starting the course, but it still took a lot for… Read More »SF’s story
When I signed up for the programme, I was hopeful but also unsure of myself. I knew I wanted to get back into employment and start moving forward again, but anxiety and depression were getting in the way. My confidence was low and I talked myself out of things before… Read More »WB’s story
Before I joined the programme, life felt very small. I was unsure of myself in every way. My confidence had been worn down for years and I didn’t feel like I belonged anywhere or had anything real to offer. On good days I could push myself, but on bad days… Read More »SC’s story
