Ricky Hatton: 'If I hadn't picked up the phone, I'd still be on the warpath with my family'
Ricky Hatton is no stranger to hard times. The British boxing champion has survived suicide attempts, drug addiction and an ugly fall out with his family.
The situation this year is said to be similar with the number of households in temporary accommodation standing at 3,189 by the end of 2022. But as the impact of the cost of living crisis continues to be felt in the city, charities say more people are finding themselves homeless for the first time in their lives.
"There was a youth club on every corner when I was kid," he said. "But there seems to be very, very, very little for our youth to do now and that's why I think they're getting in so much mischief – it's because they're bored." That's why he wanted to visit Centrepoint, he says – to see what they do for himself. The 44-year-old who has worked with homelessness charities such as Barnabus before, listened in on calls to Centrepoint's helpline during the visit.
"What happened with my family doesn't matter. It's all about moving forward and putting the past behind. For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk
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