Rhys, shop assistant, 19, Leamington  How did you know about abob?  My brother actually told me about after he saw me breaking down on a phone call. He asked me if I’d like him to refer me. I said yes and it was the best decision that I’ve ever made.  What happened first?  I had a mentor for ten weeks. It went … Read More

Joe, 25, chef, Falmouth How did you come across Abob? It was my mother who actually had someone tell her about abob and what they do. I was 21, had a drugs problem and was working in a big hotel in a new place, I had a mental breakdown. I thought I was worthless and tried to take my own … Read More

Henry, 23, landscape gardener, Eastbourne How did you know about abob? I moved into a place where one of the young men was involved with abob, he told me what he’d got out of being a part of the abob community. My key worker said I should give it a try. What was your first experience of abob? One of … Read More

Lee, 42, car finance manager, Manchester How did you know about abob? I knew about it from Danny Foley who works in the same place as me. I just wasn’t ready for a long time. I was a child hiding behind a mask. I didn’t have any integrity but I wasn’t willing to look at that aspect of myself. But … Read More

James, Falmouth, 26   How did you find out about abob? I was part of a group down here in Cornwall that supports young parents because I have two children, and Luke Keast is part of it and also part of abob. I was going through challenges with my mental health and he recommended joining abob.   Did you have … Read More

Connor, 24, was in abob Cornwall, now lives in Sheffield. How did you find out about abob? I actually found out when I was at college and about 16 or 17. James – one of the abob Cornwall leaders – was doing a Remembering Our Roots workshops and he told me. But it was a year later when I bumped … Read More

Aaron, 31, bricklayer, Hastings How did you know about Abob? I was in Lewes prison and Neil (the engagement officer for Hastings abob) was doing a Family Day in there. He’s a nice guy but I ignored any info about abob the first time I met him. But I was aware that I was in a vicious circle of leaving … Read More

Kieran, 22, Leamington   How did you know about abob? My drugs counsellor told me. I wanted to check them out and see who they were. I met up with Ben Philips and there was something about them and him that felt safe. That was my main criteria.   What were you looking for? Help, support, friends, someone who cared. … Read More

Smithy-Jai, 20, Leamington   How did you know about abob?  Jon Temple who is part of Leamington abob told me. He’s my sessional worker through social services. And my personal advisor told me too.   Tell us a little about your life?  I had a challenging upbringing. My mum was using drugs. I wasn’t safe at home, my nan called … Read More