In a frank and fearless interview, youth worker Lucy recounts her upbringing in Yarm, her early love of writing, reading and sports, and her discovery of rave culture as a regular at the legendary Tall Trees nightclub.
 
She talks about the evolution of her career, from becoming a key player in Teesside’s drug rehabilitation initiatives to her current role as Operations Manager at the Corner House Youth Project in Stockton - now in its 25th year. She describes how this journey went hand-in-hand with her own personal and social challenges - becoming a parent, being diagnosed with autism, struggles with housing and relationships, and finally finding stability with her passion for safeguarding young people.
 
She talks about the inspiration she finds from generations of her family in the Stockton area, and from colleagues and friends who’ve supported her through good times and bad.
 
Interviewed by Lynne Lawson. Audio Mastered by Barry Han. Edited by Damian Wright.
Funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund
For full transcript please contact [email protected]
 
This interview contains swear words and references to drug use.
The words and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Periplum, or any other individual, organisation or funding body associated with the interview.

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