Kadesh is one of the few services within Langley who can offer support to both males and females with convictions. We caught up with Jenny* one of our clients who has kindly shared with us some of her experiences of life and moving to Kadesh.
How would you describe what your life was like before you came to Kadesh?
Rubbish! My mood was low and it was unfulfilling. My future looked bleak.
How did it feel when you first arrived here? Scary! Though I felt welcomed by the staff.
How has the service and the people here impacted your life?
Kadesh has helped me with so much. It has helped me sort out practical issues, but more it has helped my self-esteem and self-confidence. I now have friends, too.
What are you most thankful for in your time here?
Getting help to live my life fully. I’ve been given a second chance, and I feel accepted and valued.
What are your hopes for the future?
I have hopes to have contact with my daughter, to go to work, and to move on and live my best life!
The new name ‘Kadesh’ means a place of rest or safety. How have you experienced rest or safety in your time here?
I can come to the staff for help with anything. They always listen, and it is a safe environment for me. I have had time to properly address all my needs before moving on to the next step in my life. Thank you for all the help and support.
*Names have been changed to protect those in our care
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Read Jenny's Story and more in the Summer Edition of Breakout.
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