Apr 14, 2025 | Alcohol and other drugs, Impact stories, Youth homelessness
Seventeen-year-old Helena* had a difficult upbringing. Her mum struggled with substance abuse and was prone to verbally abusive rages. The conflict in Helena’s home intensified after her parents separated. “Mum would always put me down, telling me that I was no...
Aug 30, 2024 | Alcohol and other drugs, Domestic and family violence, Youth homelessness
Zara* grew up in a household fraught with violence and control. Zara’s parents constantly argued and held cultural views that often clashed with their identity as a transgender person and their aspirations for the future. “My parents didn’t get along well, and us...
