Speaking about her experiences, Alex reflects on entering the Simon Community Belfast Foyer for the first time.
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Alex
I remember my first 24 hours; it was scary. I’ve never been in an environment with such a close group of people living together. Financially, I didn’t have anything sorted out. I didn’t understand the benefit system. That’s when the staff stepped in – they advocated for me and helped me with the benefits. They kept me strong whenever I felt like I couldn’t keep myself up.
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When Tristan first came to Simon Community, he had already faced many challenges. Before COVID-19, his father had forced him out of the house, leaving him without a home. For a while, he lived with a partner, but after that broke down, he found himself sofa-surfing.
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