When Leah first came to us, she was struggling with socialising, anxiety, and the feelings of isolation. She had been through a difficult time and was finding it challenging to connect with society again. However, when she heard about Sight Support, she decided to give it a try.
At first, Leah was hesitant and unsure about opening up to strangers, but she quickly discovered that the other members of the group were incredibly supportive and welcoming. They shared their own stories and struggles, and she realized that she was not alone in her journey.
In a short period, Leah became more comfortable and confident in the group as she developed new skills and coping strategies that helped her manage her mental health challenges more effectively. Most importantly, she found a sense of community and belonging that she had been missing for a long time as she formed deep connections with the other members of the group describing her new friendships as “a source of comfort and strength”.
“Her confidence has grown so much and she took the bus for the first-time in 3 years” Leah’s carer, Sean, said. “She’s become more lively and outgoing and I attribute a lot of that to the support she’s getting at Sight Support” He added.
Leah is one of our newest service users and we’re delighted to have been a part of her journey and witnessed her incredible transformation. It is a testament to the power of community and the importance of seeking support when you need it.
Sight Support offers an inclusive leisure and activities programme, SocialEYES for individuals living with visual impairments. SocialEYES includes various social activities like games, sports, arts and crafts, singing, exercising and outdoor events that can help improve both your physical and mental well-being.
If you or someone you know has a visual impairment, please get in touch. Sight Support is here to help.
For more information about SocialEYES, please contact Sight Support HEY on 01482 342297 or email [email protected].
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