Mitch’s story: The end was the beginning of something new
At just 33, he found himself living in the bush with only his dog for company.
“My story’s a little bit of a sad one,” Mitch says.
At just 33, he found himself living in the bush with only his dog for company. Separated from his three children and struggling with his mental health, he couldn’t see a way forward.
Beginning of something different
But what Mitch thought was the end of his story became the beginning of something different.
After reaching a crisis point and attempting to take his own life, Mitch was referred to Peplow House.
“I like to think that Peplow House found me,” he says.
For four weeks, Peplow House gave Mitch something he hadn’t had in a long time. A place where he felt safe, accepted, and treated with dignity.
My experience at Peplow has just been absolutely magical. I felt accepted, and I was treated like an equal.
The team at Peplow House helped Mitch access food, attend appointments, reconnect with his children, and rebuild his confidence.
“It gave me the opportunity to socialise again… it 100% boosted my self-esteem and helped me mingle back in with the community,” he says.
Somewhere safe to call home
Today, Mitch has somewhere safe to call home and knows support is never far away.
Anything that I need help with, they’re there straight away… even if I don’t think I need help, they’re always a phone call away.
Looking back, Mitch knows how different his life could have been.
“If it wasn’t for Peplow House, I’d still be living in the bush.”
Mitch’s story is about finding hope when he thought he had lost it. It’s about discovering that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but the first step towards rebuilding
And it’s about knowing that even in life’s darkest moments, the right support can help someone find their way home.
