Our Stories
From the beginning, storytelling has been at the heart of our work. We tell the real stories of real people, unapologetically and unashamedly. These narratives break down barriers, reduce stigma, and inspire understanding. Storytelling isn't just part of our history; it's a way to give hope.
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Stories
From the Royal Navy to self-discovery: how Arron found recovery and a new sense of purpose
34 year old Arron Henery from Middlesborough spent eight years serving in the Royal Navy as a Weapons Engineer working…
Meeting people where they are: Kev’s story
Kev Hobin’s guiding philosophy, having worked in the drug and alcohol support sector for 26 years, is that if someone…
Meet Marcia: the steady hand behind the scenes in Dundee
Marcia Mackie will tell you she's "just admin." Her manager, Bobbie Lawson, would strongly disagree. As Service Administrator at WithYou's…
More than a month: How WithYou in Cornwall champions the LGBTQ+ community all-year round
Every June, communities around the world come together to celebrate Pride Month. This is a time to honour the LGBTQ+…
Meet James: walking with people through the hardest times
James Simons has been part of WithYou for more than 10 years. He came in as a volunteer, became a…
"Being part of someone's story is a privilege": Dot on recovery, volunteering, and showing up for the community
Dot started as a client at (then) Addaction in 2018. After getting sober she began volunteering, became a recovery worker…
Meet Shaun: the recovery worker helping build Scotland’s biggest alcohol-free music festival
Think about the last live music event you went to. Chances are, a drink was part of it — at…
Empowerment through testing: How WithYou in Cornwall is changing lives
European Testing Week is a vital initiative that brings together partner organisations from all across Europe. The goal? To increase…
'My past experience is my asset': Alex on recovery, traineeship, and what comes next
For most of his adult life, Alex Foy moved between three places: prison, hospital, and the streets of Glasgow. His…
Meet Ricky and Gemma: Championing mental health and wellbeing in Cornwall
At WithYou, we believe that workplace wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to supporting individuals…
“I didn’t have to worry about anything. The mental and emotional support has been amazing”: Cornish man shares his recovery story as stats reveal 91 deaths from alcohol in Cornwall last year
A 43-year-old man from Cornwall who was drinking 12 litres of cider a day has shared his life-saving story, as…
Meet James, the recovery worker taking a leap he never thought possible
James Nichol doesn't shy away from the hard parts of his story. As a community engagement coordinator and recovery worker…
Meet Bobbie: building something better in Dundee
Bobbie Lawson didn't set out to become a service manager. When the role came up at WithYou in Dundee, she…
From recovery to inspiration: Ross takes on the London Marathon
Every year, tens of thousands of people take to the streets of London for the iconic marathon, but for Ross…
Meet Michelle: providing meaningful recovery through our residential service
Starting a career within probation services, Michelle Woodward has spent the last 16 years building skills and qualifications across various…
Find out more about our original story, Mollie's initial plea — a powerful lived experience that sparked a movement.