My Mission
I was born and raised in Ballymun with three sisters, growing up amidst challenges like a fractured family life and early exposure to addiction. Though my parents instilled values in me, the harsh environment led me down a difficult path. By my teens, I was using drugs, and at 14, I was homeless. My life spiralled into a cycle of addiction, crime, and incarceration, including heroin use and expulsion from school. Despite these dark times, my journey is one of resilience and transformation.
My Mission
Prison unexpectedly provided me with moments of structure and peace amid the chaos of my life outside. When I wasn’t incarcerated, I was trapped in a cycle of addiction, crime, and hopelessness, lacking self-belief and accepting a life without freedom.
At 30, after hitting rock bottom, I reached out for help, marking the start of my recovery. I faced the emotional pain I’d long avoided, gradually finding my self-worth and reconnecting with my values. My daughter has taught me the meaning of love, and today, having earned a degree in coaching and sports management and completed an Ironman, I’m committed to helping others find their way back. There’s always a way out, no matter how deep the fall.