Why Supporting Vulnerable People Helps Us All Thrive
Across the globe, countless vulnerable individuals struggle to fulfill their potential. Often, these barriers are hidden—fear, anxiety, or other challenging behaviors that hold them back from living their best lives. These aren’t abstract statistics; they are people we encounter daily—within our families, in our workplaces, and in our communities. In my five years of experience supporting people—adults, young children, and older adults—what keeps me going, what makes me love my work, is seeing lives transformed. I remember one individual I support who, for most of his life, had never crossed some basic milestones. He had never owned a car, never been on holiday, and never even tried go-karting. But with just a little support—some gentle encouragement, a listening ear, and a steady presence—he began to thrive. Today, his life looks completely different. He now does so much more: playing basketball, going on holidays, watching movies, listening to songs on his mobile device, and enjoying...