A Walker woman has turned her life around after struggling with addictions and her mental health left her sleeping on the streets.
Billie-Jo Mann, 25, was in a "rough state" in late 2019. A difficult childhood marked by bereavement had taken its toll and she developed issues with addiction and had trouble with the law.
After finding herself homeless, she spent three weeks on the streets - but was able to get in touch with homelessness charity Crisis. The charity was able to find her space in a hostel and even helped her find a flat in South Shields where she now lives - "for a fresh start".
