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Life stories

Every homeless young person who comes to Centrepoint has their own past. Each has their particular story, and their individual needs, wants and challenges. We work to ensure that every homeless young person who comes to live with us lays firm foundations so they have a brighter future.

Emily’s life

Emily’s earliest memory of abuse was when she was five or six years old.

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Matthew’s story

In his short life, Matthew has experienced great loss.

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Mia’s story

Mia never had the chance to enjoy her childhood in a stable home.

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Sam's story

Sam was dressed in her school uniform clutching her school bag when she arrived at our emergency hostel at Berwick Street, Soho. She looked younger than her 16 years and very vulnerable.

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Stephen's story

Within a day of arriving in London, Stephen was “befriended” by a drug addict. Within a week he was taking drugs himself. Within a month he was stealing to pay for his habit, and within two years he was in prison.

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