“I am lucky to know first hand how empowering and how life changing the work that Handcrafted is doing. 7 months ago I was struggling with mental health issues; isolation, intense loneliness, depression and anxiety. I didn’t really want to be here anymore. Through the social prescriber attached to my GP practice I discovered Handcrafted. With them, through the guise of woodwork, craft and creative writing I have found purpose but I have found so much more. I have found friendship and support, I’ve found a “home” somewhere I feel safe and happy to explore new things and I have found myself. Under the sadness, grief and pain I found the me that is creative, expressive, and unstoppable. The staff are some of the most gentle and genuine people I’ve ever met, who live their faith quietly every day without ever being religious. My sessions have quickly become my favourite times in the week. Through sharing a meal together we have become a family; one where each person is truly seen and their needs met. Although we all come with different vulnerabilities and differing challenges I hear the same story from each of us: Handcrafted has given more than we can ever truly articulate; it is changing lives. It’s help me save mine.”
