The Unlock Group

Sally is a 64-year-old mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is permanently looking after her 14-year-old grandson, 17-year-old granddaughter and a 6-month old great granddaughter. Her own adult children have had their children taken away from them, and the choice was between the children going into foster care or Sally fostering them. Sally has been looking after her very elderly parents in addition to this. In fact, her mother has just died. Although Sally has 4 brothers and sisters, she carries most of the weight on her shoulders.
These are difficult times for Sally and her family. In her own words ‘The UNLOCK group is a lifeline to me, and a place to talk and mix with other adults.' She enjoys the peace and space in a small group and finds it a supportive safe environment; whether doing creative work, hearing stories from the Bible or sharing her own story. Sally needs a space to be herself, as well as a daughter, a mum, a grandma and a carer.