140 Voices was updated daily by clients and residents of homeless charity, The Wallich, from 1st July 2011, and 'locked' to become our charity's Annual Review on the 31st August 2011. 100's of entries were narrowed down to 140 by a panel of staff and clients.
What you see here, now, is the result – 140 entries, 140 voices, 140 real life opinions about homelessness, by people who have actually experienced homelessness.
Lee from Newtown, 31 August 2011 at 13:50
When homeless I was cold, lonely and had nowhere to go. I am now waiting to move in to my own flat in the next week.
alice from newtown, 31 August 2011 at 13:05
ive have a positive experience this year from being homeless met alot of new people and experienced things that i wouldnt have if i werent.
Hannah Oliver from Llanelli, 31 August 2011 at 10:42
Been Through Difficuilt Times. Wallich Helped Me Through. I Have Learnt Never To Give Up Believe In Yourself Life Is Too Short. Be Positive
Mark Hewings from Ninnian, 30 August 2011 at 15:48
People from all walks of life become homeless. For example marraige break ups, not coping with independant living.
julie butler from bridgend, 30 August 2011 at 01:12
This year has been filled with fear and uncertainty, till the wallich started to show me some light.
sarah solomon from Llanelli, 26 August 2011 at 17:02
i have major experience of drug and alcohol abuse. With help from detox. I have now come out the other side much healthier and happy person.
Sid from Lansdowne Road, 26 August 2011 at 12:45
My philosophy is you cant do everything at once. You have to take it one step at a time.
Marie-Anne from Newtown, 07 August 2011 at 16:33
My experience of being in the hostel was good, I felt like I was part of a family. It felt like my home. I still need support from services.
Stephen from Blaenau Gwent, 03 August 2011 at 14:41
My Wallich Support Worker helped me voice my opinions in a calm way. I felt very frustrated with the housing system. No1 else was listening.
Frances from Blaenau Gwent, 03 August 2011 at 14:35
I find it difficult to trust anyone. I have been under threat of losing my home & my support worker helped me to engage with other services.
tracey storer from Sir Julian Hodge, 01 August 2011 at 16:40
from the day i became homeless i've witnessed allsorts.From assaults,overdoses,violent attacks and lots of deaths.This world needs to change
Svend from Carmarthen, 13 July 2011 at 10:39
WHEN YOUR MENTAL IT'S FUNDEMENTAL TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND TO BE POSITIVE
Anonymous from Bridgend Streets Ahead , 08 July 2011 at 11:52
The wallich's helped me with my English and Maths and learn new skills i have earnt lots certificates and get more job interviews
Ken Kesans from Dinas Fechon, 01 July 2011 at 15:06
My Experience with learning IT and going to college I find good for me, cause leaving school with nothing and now having new skills is fab!
The Wallich has more than 30 years' experience of helping the most excluded and marginalised people in society; those with no home, experiencing extreme poverty and suffering poor health.
We have successfully housed many who have been street homeless, helped those with severe social problems and supported many people in rebuilding their lives after experiencing homelessness.
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