I now have purpose, drive and direction

In January 2025 I stumbled across Stepping Stones. I was going through a very bleak time in

my life, feeling very low, lost and lonely with no job. I arranged to meet with a member of staff, and we discussed how Stepping Stones could help me, help myself. I quickly signed up for the Foundation to Wellbeing course and complete this as well as many other courses, as I felt I needed to keep myself busy and productive.

Within a few months, staff encouraged me to be a student support volunteer and I was also asked to co-facilitate a workshop. I agreed to give it a go! A few months on, and I am now working part-time for Stepping Stones and in the process of learning how to create and facilitate my own courses.

Stepping Stones has given me purpose, drive and direction. I find this new direction challenging at times, staff are really taking the time to teach new skills and have a laugh on the way.