Sam’s story

Sam’s story When I first went to Launchpad 135, I was quite broken. I was in my mid-30s and had just been diagnosed with Autism. I could no longer work as a social worker, something I’d done for many years and in several countries. After a lifetime of coping as an undiagnosed autistic person, I […]

Tom’s story

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Tom’s story Things really started to change for me, when I was introduced to Zoe from Launchpad, she’s really helped me over the last six months. She just gets me and knows how to get the best out of me. I was born in Reading and have lived here all my life. Since school I […]

Hayley’s story

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Hayley’s story After going through the emotional trauma of losing the right to care for her children, mum of four Hayley became homeless.                  Hayley had a chaotic upbringing and went on to suffer in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship in her early twenties. She met someone […]

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