Full-circle moment for mum thanks to Humber charity

A POWERFUL full-circle moment is being celebrated by a Hull artist. Milly Rose has gone from being a participant in the CatZero programme to one if its trustees.

- By DEBORAH HALL

Milly's life was transformed by the charity's work more than a decade ago. In 2014, a then 21-year-old Milly found herself at one of the lowest points in her life.

Milly found herself as a single parent living with the effects of trauma and long-term mental health challenges. With no support network and feeling completely isolated, Milly was struggling to see a way forward.

After several years of instability and time spent in hospital care, she reached a turning point. Milly was determined to rebuild her confidence, find stability and create a better future for herself and her young son.

It was through the JobCentre that she first heard about CatZero. The 12-week programme, newly open to 18+ participants at the time, offered a chance to regain confidence, build skills and find purpose.

With childcare support arranged through the JobCentre, Milly joined a diverse group of people - single parents, those out of work, and others facing barriers to stability - all looking for a fresh start.

“CatZero was the first place I felt seen,” Milly recalls.

“It was the first time my voice and my thoughts were valued. I was surrounded by people who didn’t judge me but supported me for who I was.”