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I grew up in Lambeth that has the highest crime rate in London. I was first a dealer, and then I became addicted. When I came to the Ley Community, I thought: ‘What can these people know about ghetto life, about my addiction, my life?’ But I’ve learnt about myself. I’m a black person, but whether you are black, white, yellow or brown, the programme here at the Ley Community centres around those issues that effect us all individually. I learnt how my personal circumstances, environment, influenced my life, my attitudes and my behaviour – which led me to take drugs.
I learnt that no matter who you are, or where you come from, our loss, our tears and our pain affect us all roughly the same way. I found the answers to my questions here, at the Ley.
Gary (aged 41)
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I came to the Ley Community on a goal swerve. The Courts suggested a rehab to me, I’ve now been here for just about two months, and in that time I have developed friendships with a number of residents – some white, some from ethnic backgrounds. It’s now changing my outlook of how I see myself and others. The main reason I feel that way is because I felt no discrimination since being here.
This place has made me feel welcome, secure, and also the feeling that I’m part of something positive which I ain’t experienced before coming here. This place offers everything I need at the moment. Some aspects of the programme are hard, but the rewards I’ve felt especially through relationships are overwhelming. For me now, the Ley Community is not a gaol swerve, it’s a better way of life!
Jeilan (aged 24)
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