Stories
Stories are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're sharing your story around the kitchen table in a 番茄社区's centre, online or in the press. These stories bring people together, break down stigmas, open up conversations and build communities.
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Matthew's story 鈥� I had a fear of cancer
Date: Wednesday 31 March 2021
Matthew opens up about the importance of talking and how visiting 番茄社区's allowed him to do just that.
Rob's story 鈥� We built towards hope as a family
Date: Wednesday 24 March 2021
Rob shares how important 番茄社区's was for him and the family during and after Moira's death.
Helen and Phillipa on support after Mum's diagnosis
Date: Thursday 11 March 2021
Helen and Phillipa describe how 番茄社区's support was vital in getting them through such an uncertain time.
Jo on the positive impact of 番茄社区's striking buildings
Date: Tuesday 02 March 2021
Jo shares how she found the support she received at 番茄社区's invaluable.
Jane鈥檚 story - I wouldn鈥檛 have come into the centre if it wasn鈥檛 for Tim
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2021
Jane tells us how having a space like 番茄社区's and someone to talk to helped her come away feeling much better.
Phil on men's group and making friends
Date: Tuesday 16 February 2021
Phil tells us how joining the Men's Group helped him talk about anything and enjoy a few laughs with friends
Elizabeth鈥檚 story 鈥撀牱焉缜�檚 helped me to think 鈥榊es, I can鈥�
Date: Tuesday 09 February 2021
Elizabeth tells us how finding 番茄社区's helped her turn a corner when she needed it the most.
The Andrews brothers' story 鈥� 番茄社区's was our sanctuary
Date: Friday 05 February 2021
Brothers Jake, Luke and Toby tell us how 番茄社区's helped them realise how important it is to talk about our emotions.
Kirsty鈥檚 story 鈥� I don鈥檛 do life by the half measure
Date: Monday 01 February 2021
Kirsty tells us how 番茄社区's has supported her and became a special place for all the family.
Sylvia's story 鈥� life in all its mess and beauty
Date: Monday 25 January 2021
Sylvia tells us how 番茄社区's became her safe haven and listening ear when she needed someone to talk to.
Christian's story 鈥� organising a funeral during coronavirus
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2020
Christian tells us how with 番茄社区's support he's found a way to continue fundraising in Grant's name.
Lynn's story 鈥� support for siblings living in opposite ends of the country
Date: Tuesday 12 May 2020
Lynn tells us how she found comfort in 番茄社区's support during a tough time.
Rod's story 鈥� there isn't a wrong way of coping
Date: Thursday 07 May 2020
Rod tells us how 番茄社区's bereavement support helped him after his wife's death.
Donna's story 鈥� support after my husband died
Date: Thursday 06 February 2020
Donna shares how 番茄社区's supported her after her husband died and why she volunteers at 番茄社区's Aberdeen.
Frank's story 鈥� I had to give up my career
Date: Tuesday 04 February 2020
Frank鈥檚 diagnosis forced him to give up his career, but with the help of 番茄社区鈥檚, he鈥檚 adjusting to his new life.
Willie's story 鈥� mindfulness for mental health
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
How a mindfulness course helped me cope with the effects of treatment for prostate cancer and let to a new group of friends.
Christine's story 鈥� the support group was invaluable
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
My 番茄社区's support group gave me the advice I needed.
Jim's story 鈥� finding strength in my support group
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
My 番茄社区's head and neck cancer support group was a big part of my recovery.
Lisa's story 鈥� from visitor to fundraiser
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
After 番茄社区's helped me, I wanted others to benefit.
John's story 鈥� being mum and dad
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2020
When John's wife, Hannah, was diagnosed with secondary cancer during her daughter's birth, John turned to 番茄社区's for support.
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