Phoenix Futures Essex

Recovery Stories

Listening and learning from people with lived and living experience shows us that change is possible.
By hearing individual and intersecting experiences that differ from our own, we gain insight, inspiration, and guidance.
We offer the people that we support a platform to share their stories. Through these stories, we witness the courage, strength, and determination it takes for people who use our services to begin life anew.

Gary's Story

TJ's Story

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Debbie's Story

I have made some choices in the past that were not good for me and I continued to make these choices despite knowing that I needed to change my life.…

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Wayne’s Story

I never had much structure in my life. Whilst growing up no one really cared what I did, my mum was too busy selling drugs and my dad wasn’t around as…

Danny’s Story

About five years ago I became unwell which resulted in my leg being amputated. I didn’t realise at the time the impact it would have on my life and the…

Jo's Story

Please note, Jo’s story contains experiences that some people may find distressing.It started from a very young age. My dad was an alcoholic. Growing…