Learning to transform

My name is William Hughes and this is my story.

"I was placed into care at the age of 4. From then until the age of 18 I became bitter, angry.

I blamed the world for my wrongs.

I spent some time in the armed forces, then I spent the last twenty years in prison. This hate, this bitterness - I always believed it was my nature.

Well, that’s what I thought until I started questioning myself:

Is this all I am? Can I not do better than hate?

Those were the first steps I took in completing the goals I’ve achieved up to now;

• SQA Horticulture level 4,
• SQA Drystone Walling level 4,
• SQA Computer Skills level 5
• and my freedom from prison.

Hopefully I will complete my HNC next year after I’ve completed my Construction and Design level 5.

I would never have got this far if it wasn’t for the hard work and encouragement I received from the staff at the Dick Stewart Service. Thank you for your help. Thank you for your support. Thank you."