Young People's Stories

Male, aged 21
I am the eldest in a large family. Throughout my childhood I was treated differently to my siblings, and I often felt excluded. I would

Female, aged 23
My mum was an alcoholic and found life difficult to cope with. She left me and my dad when I was 3 but was in

The Student Life Team, Highlands College.
JAYF’s non-judgmental and supportive approach to housing issues for young adults has allowed some Highlands College students to be empowered to make positive changes to

Female, aged 24
When I was 16, I was left homeless after having to leave my family home. I spent a number of months staying with friends and