How I became homeless

How I became homeless, homeless stories Real life stories.

How I became homeless, homeless stories Real life stories.

People can become homeless for many reasons and the effects of homelessness can be devastating. Here our clients share their experiences and their hopes for their recovery and the future. We would like to thank all the clients who have taken part.

The number of families affected by homelessness is expected to more than double in the next two decades, with a further 200,000 households affected by 2041, according to a report.

Those sleeping rough will soar by fourfold to more than 40,000 in the same period, according to research by Heriot-Watt University, commissioned by Crisis, the homelessness charity.

We asked people to share their experiences of homelessness.