Your stories
Former and Current clients share their inspiring stories of successfully finding and sustaining work with our Employment Specialists. Read on for the latest.
'Depression' stories:
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I can always rely on Peter to help me!
After becoming ill and needing to take time off work, Susan fell into a deep depression as the anxiety about returning to her old job grew. She sought help from NHS Talking Therapies who recommended she get in touch with Twining Enterprise for support wi Read more
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Just keep going – even when things feel hard…
Martin had been employed for over 30 years but COVID forced him to stop working for the safety of his son. This break in his career led to him experiencing some very dark thoughts, and the situation was only made worse by a decline in his physical health Read more
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Support in job search following redundancy
Following redundancy Chandra was really struggling with her mental health and her ability to cope with life, like she once did. Her fear of being rejected by a potential new employer became so much that she needed help to re-start her job search. Chandr Read more
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From being in a dark place to helping others face similar feelings
Daniel felt incredibly lost in himself, and when things became too much at work, he felt like life was not worth living. Thankfully he found Twining Enterprise and his Employment Specialist, Helen, at just the right time. Helen supported Daniel to find Read more
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I want to tell whoever reads this, it is possible, and you can do it!
Sophia was physically and mentally burnt out from a very stressful job which caused her to experience extreme depression. This situation made it almost impossible for Sophia to look for work, until she met Sanjay, her Employment Specialist at Twining Ent Read more
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I now have some understanding of who I am and what I need from life...
Eliza had been suffering with severe anxiety and depression, finding it hard to leave the house, but also knowing she had to start a new life in London… with the help of her Twining Enterprise Employment Specialist, Sonali, and Educational Specialist, Kam Read more
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You guided me gently yet thoroughly
Nazima was suffering with depression and had no confidence in herself at all. Thankfully, she found her way to Twining Enterprise and her Employment Specialist, Najla, who “gently yet thoroughly” supported her by developing Nazima’s job searching skills. Read more
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I feel excited and hopeful for the future!
Isla fell into a deep depression when her dreams of a new career didn’t initially materialise. However, she didn’t give up on her job aspirations and found her way to Twining Enterprise and our Employment Specialist, Monica. Here Isla tells us about how Read more
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Developing confidence and hope!
Despite being a fully qualified architect, Jessamine’s anxiety and depression meant she didn’t have the confidence to acknowledge her professional achievements or search for jobs. However, since finding Twining Enterprise and her Employment Specialist, N Read more
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Life finally feels like it’s coming together!
Clarissa had fought a long battle with enduring depression, but felt her life was on the up with a new job in banking. Then the pandemic hit and she learnt she was being made redundant before she had even properly started in the role. This led to Claris Read more
