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1st December 2022

Lad 2 gets a job :)

On the 12th of October 2022 we published an article stating how we have been working with people in the Canton area. We cannot name the lads we are working with as their details need to remain confidential. We named them Lad 1, Lad 2 and Lad 3 in a previous article linked below:

Making Progress with people in a local community

Well we have more great news to add to Lad 2's journey. HE HAS FOUND A JOB! He is now back in his trade working in the painting and decorating industry and has already started work.



A few encouraging words can help someone in their lives. We were told that this lad had been subject to so many negative comments about him, such as:

1) You're a bum.
2) You will never get right.
3) You will never find a job because noone will take you.
4) ETC, ETC, ETC.

Lots of people feeding him negatives had a serious affect on this lads life and mental health / anxiety levels. However we taught him how to be positive and encouraged him. He has now got a girlfriend who is standing by him, a place to live and found himself a job. We told him positive comments such as:

1) You're not a bum and you can help anyone when you put your mind to it.
2) Give it time and you will sort yourself out when you make positive changes.
3) You will be able to find a job when you're in a better place.
4) ETC, ETC, ETC.



This lad now has a more positive and bright future ahead with good mental health at the centre.

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