Beth's Story

Beth
“I was diagnosed with autism after my 13th birthday and life at that stage was tough. Mainstream school was difficult and I was making bad friendships, bad decisions and was spiralling out of control. When I was finally permanently excluded from school and put into care, I worried that my future was no job and a criminal record.”

“Being referred to Inscape transformed my life. They didn’t just save my education but they saved me as a person. I finally had the freedom to be myself and the space and support to be the best person I could be.”

Rachel
“I first met Beth working in the cafe at Inscape. She didn’t like me at first and was very wary. But we found this mutual trust and shared love of food, I think it surprised her that I let her make decisions on the running of the cafe and left her in charge.”

Beth
“My first impression of Rachel was that she was really mint. We just clicked straight away. When I was having a tough day she saw past my behaviours, made me a brew and instantly made me feel better.”

Rachel
“I hope I’ve had a positive influence on Beth helping her to make good decisions and be someone she could trust. Encouraging her to feel that anything is possible. During COVID-19 Beth emailed me a lot, worried about things that were happening and asking for advice. Considering that during this period she’d left care, got her own flat and was furloughed from her job, I think she’s been amazing and I’m very proud of everything she has done.”

Beth
“Rachel’s friendship has been really important to me and helped me achieve my 3 lifelong wishes of a stable job, place of my own and a car. Not bad for a 21 year old care leaver!”