I’m not cheeky to people now because I am going out and making new friends.
- Young Person
Befriending has allowed me to see new things and do different activities.
- Young Person
I’m more confident about being outside on my own.
- Young Person
It is better now at home – it’s kind of calm and I get on better with my family, especially my brother.
- Young Person
Befriending has helped me to get out of the house without getting bullied. I have been able to go lots of places and do lots of things. I wouldn’t have been able to go on trips, or to the cinema, ballet and Shambellie workshops.
- Young Person
It’s fun to get a break from big brothers and sisters and gives you a chance to do things you’ve always wanted to do.
- Young Person
Having a befriender helped me because it got me out of the house and I could talk about things. When we went out it gave me a chance to have a break. You get to go out and have a bit of fun or you can go out and have a good old chat if you want, you can let out your anger, fear etc and know that what you say will not be whispered to anyone else.
- Young Person
I get on with my befriender because she is cool.
- Young Person
My befriender was nice and not moody or bossy!
- Young Person
Befrienders help you, take your troubles to them to get them off your shoulders.
- Young Person
Befriending has helped me in a lot of ways but the one that is most is that I have become a lot more confident and happy.