In this episode, we are joined by Colette, who shares her compelling journey of overcoming adversity and towards recovery. Colette describes a pivotal moment when the gift of a birthday cake from a compassionate couple affirmed her self-worth. She opens up about the effects of being seen through the lens of her trauma and how acknowledging her value changed that perception. We discuss her path to recovery, highlighting the critical support from organisations like Manchester Action on Street Health and reflect on the assistance she found most valuable. Colette shares the insights she's gained, the evolution of her self-worth and her redefined role within society, from a challenging past to a celebrated visit to Buckingham Palace. Listen to this inspiring episode to follow Colette's remarkable journey, which underscores the profound importance of being seen and heard.This episode was hosted by Colette Burroughs-Rose and Caroline Dyer. Production was expertly handled by Big Tent Media https://www.instagram.com/bigtent.media/ Heard Storytelling is a spoken stories company that creates positive change. Further info on our work can be found at https://www.heardstorytelling.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/heardstorytelling/ Special thanks to our storyteller Colette and to Manchester Action on Street Health https://mash.org.uk/ If this story has moved you, please reach out. Follow this link https://shorturl.at/ITY02  to our Google Form to send a message to Colette or to share your personal story with us. Your words could offer support, inspire change, or even be featured in a future episode. Join the conversation and be part of our storytelling community.Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of the Heard Storytelling team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.