The Story Behind Our Founder, Jason

Jason Hanging Onto Life

​For five long years, my entire world revolved around caring for my mother as she battled dementia, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. When she passed away, I didn't just lose my mum—I lost my purpose. Soon after, I found myself battling severe mental health illness, hospitalized, drowning in debt, and living on the streets, battling with abuse and loneliness every hour, every day.
​Living with dyslexia and learning difficulties made every day an uphill struggle. When government support required endless paperwork, I couldn't complete it. Without an  address you are just invisible.

Without written communication I could process, the help took too long, and no one told me that as an ex-serviceman, dedicated support was available. I felt worthless, exhausted, and utterly invisible. No organization offered a helping hand.
​I was completely alone, skint, hungry, and in constant pain. It brought me to the very edge—standing at a bridge, ready to end my life.
​The only reason I am here today is Diesel, my German Shepherd, my best friend, and my constant companion. Every single time I walked to that bridge, desperate to let go, Diesel pulled back. He refused to let me reach the top. If I had received tailored advice or just a human voice on the phone, I might never have reached that bridge—but Diesel ensured I survived it.

No one should ever have to go through a crisis completely alone. Every single day, I try to stay positive and build Fresh Start to prove that lives can truly change when we reach out and support one another.
​God bless you all,
Jason

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