Pathways Journeys
At Pathways we work alongside people experiencing mental illness on their journey towards recovery.
These are the stories of some of the people who use our services. The stories are about journeys, experiences and challenges. They’re about strength, motivation and inspiration.
Simply a feeling
Gill uses Pathways' Wellington services. She shares her poem about her experiences at Pathways' Brooklyn respite...
The day my life changed for the better
Erica reflects on her experiences at Te Whare Waimahana, Pathways' community acute alternative service.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel
With Pathways' support, Jane has become much more independent and self confident. This is her story...
Relaxing and reconnecting...
Seyed is a Pathways' Registered Health Professional. In March, he joined 12 people who use Pathways' services and 16 Pathways staff at Huia Camp to relax, reconnect with nature and just have fun.
It only takes one hand
Lisa uses Pathways’ Auckland services. She shares this poem she wrote about her experiences and her journey to recovery…
My long awaited family reunion
With Pathways' support, Bob has a good job, is feeling a lot healthier and he's making his dreams come true...
You
Robyn has her own personal experience of mental illness and has used Pathways services. Now, as a Pathways support worker she's written this poem of her experiences to provide hope and inspiration...
A transformation
Michele talks about her wellness journey , the support she has received from Pathways and the importance of her faith...
New opportunities
Mary describes her journey to wellness and how with the help of Pathways Whanganui she increased her confidence and gained paid employment…
New year, new horizons
John shares his recovery story and how with the support of Pathways he’s facing 2011 with a new found hope and confidence…
A work break
Rhys talks about his employment journey and how Pathways supported him to achieve his employment goal...
Making it possible
John shares his experiences about how Pathways and Project Connect has made a difference in his life...
A lifelong journey
A letter from Stephen...
The warmth of the sun
Dave shares his story about his journey to wellness...
My New Year gift
Toby shares his story about how the support of Pathways helped him regain his confidence and find exciting employment opportunities...
Finding courage
I went to Pathways respite after being taken to Wellington Hospital’s emergency department...
Meeting challenges
A story about meeting the challenge of change...
My wellness journey
Deb shares her story about her successful journey to recovery...
Wanganui Respite
A letter from Bruce...
Reconnected
A story about reconnecting with family...
Pathways Respite
A story of a woman at Wellington Respite.
Back on my feet
A letter from Heath recounting his recovery journey...
One step at a time
I had a manic breakdown six years ago...
I Am Well
If I was a dog suffering this much, they would shoot me. That's what I said to my husband one day when I felt crushed...
Trusted Friend
As the days passed on, a strange, sinking feeling started to come over me. Was it a dream?
Getting Active
Getting active has been a key aspect of my wellness.
