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Ryleigh
When Ryleigh arrived at Simon Community’s Bangor service, she was facing homelessness and living with alcohol addiction. Over the following months, with support from staff, counselling and by building relationships with the people around her, she began to rebuild her life. Now, more than two and a half years sober, Ryleigh shares her story.
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Michelle
Michelle’s life changed overnight – pushing her into a year of fear, instability and hidden homelessness she never imagined could happen to her.
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Meabh
At just 22, Meabh had already survived years of hidden homelessness – moving between sofas, the streets, and finally finding safety and stability at Simon Community.
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Nathan
Before I came to Simon Community, my life felt stable. I had been a good tenant and did everything right. Then, suddenly, things changed.
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Caitlin
I’ll never forget the Christmas when I had to tell myself, ‘This isn’t forever.’ I’m Caitlin and I’m writing to tell you about what happened to me.
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Kelsey
While many children grow up supported by a loving family, Kelsey’s childhood was starkly different. From a young age she faced upheaval and trauma without the safety net most of us take for granted.
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Laoise
After leaving an abusive relationship and facing the reality of homelessness, Laoise arrived at Simon Community’s Newry project in February 2024. She was scared, alone, and unsure of what the future held. But through her own resilience and the support of the team, she began to rebuild her life.
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Aidan
After 25 years together, ten of them married, Aidan’s relationship ended when he was 65 and he had to leave the family home. With nowhere else to go, he spent a night sleeping rough on the streets of Belfast in heavy rain.
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Simon
Simon is a 24-year-old currently living in Simon Community’s Downpatrick temporary accommodation service.
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Aoife
Aoife, 34, moved into Simon Community’s temporary accommodation at Saintfield Road in July last year after surviving years of domestic violence, addiction, and homelessness.
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