Paddy Burke, 43, lived in more than 50 temporary homes over four years while battling drug addiction. When he turned 40, his determination to change his life won out
I had a really difficult upbringing. My life at home was very dysfunctional and I ended up living with my nan. I became an alcoholic and used heroin. I went to rehab in 2014, but when I got out I broke my leg, lost my job and my nan died, which meant I had nowhere to go.
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