What Makes Cathy Alive?

On Exeter's streets, chance encounters often spark deeply moving conversations about resilience, personal transformation, and finding joy in everyday life. In this feature, we speak with Cathy about her journey and what brings a true sense of vitality back into her world.

For Cathy, feeling alive is grounded in clarity and healing:

"Being sober... I've been sober about three months tomorrow... living life again."

Reflecting on the challenges she has navigated over the past two years, Cathy shares the practical steps and routines that help her keep moving forward:

"Two years yet on & off, really... but it's the longest I've been... Go to groups & just getting out, going to the gym, having like PTs... yeah, being active."

Closing our conversation, Cathy shares a clear and uplifting message for the world:

"Live life to the fullest."