Recovery 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.
Sometimes, people wish to use their own names on their stories. Sometimes, people prefer to share their experiences using a pseudonym to protect their privacy. Names that have been changed are indicated in the story with an asterisk* - but everything else about these stories is real.
Thank you to everyone here who has so courageously shared their story. You inspire us all.
It all started with one simple goal
A family share their joy at seeing their son grow in confidence. It all started with one simple goal - to learn how to catch a bus.
Read the family's story here
My journey of hope
Carol's story takes her from a place of feeling like she had no meaning in her life to feelings of hope, opportunity and gratitude.
Read Carol's story
Turning back to my life
Glen’s* recovery has gone from strength to strength with the support of Pathways’ social worker Seyed. Read how Glen has improved his health and wellbeing – and why he feels like a new person.
Read Glen's* story
Paying it forward
Liz’s* story is one of pain – and of beauty, kindness and understanding. Now, she hopes to “pay it forward” and help others find their strength and dignity as they journey towards recovery.
Read Liz's story
Feeling connected again
Peter's journey has seen him start setting and achieving goals and reconnecting with his family.
Read Peter's journey
Small steps lead to big leaps
Melanie’s journey has involved learning to understand her illness so she could help keep herself well and succeed in life in every way she could.
Read Melanie's story