humansofleeds

A Social Documentary of the People of Leeds - Inspired by HONY

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“My dad was a pilot for Gulf Air, based in Bahrain. My mum is English and she worked for the same airline. She moved there over thirty years ago. And that’s where they met. Over the years they’ve adapted each other’s cultures into their own lives. B… https://t.co/UUbJov61Ad

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“My dad was a pilot for Gulf Air, based in Bahrain. My mum is English and she worked for the same airline. She moved there over thirty years ago. And that’s where they met. Over the years they’ve adapted each other’s cultures into their own lives. B… https://t.co/UUbJov61Ad

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“We were given a brief to make a piece of work inspired by the railways. I was looking at how women started to work on the railways during the war. As most of the men were called away. I was into embroidery and fabric work. I bought some second hand … https://t.co/MuNvhINmDf

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I was working at the age of fifteen. I was still at school but I started as an apprentice plasterer part-time. I found out that I was allergic to the dust and had to give it up. Which was a shame really because I enjoyed it. And it was good money. … https://t.co/HijObtmC0w

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“The first time I noticed something was wrong was when I visited my great grandmother’s home. She would always give me a chocolate biscuit when I went to see her, ever since I was little. But this time she didn’t. Then other incidents started happenin… https://t.co/ANP4FTGlO9

[Thought Bubble Festival @ThoughtBubbleUK]

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[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“The first time I noticed something was wrong was when I visited my great grandmother’s home. She would always give me a chocolate biscuit when I went to see her, ever since I was little. But this time she didn’t. Then other incidents started happenin… https://t.co/ANP4FTGlO9

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I was on a deliberative downward spiral. I wasn’t trying to kill myself. But at the same time I didn’t care if it happened. Drinks and drugs was a big part of my life. I was a roadie for punk bands. People think it’s easy but it was hard work and n… https://t.co/Yt3SzXUt7g

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I went to a good high school. First year there, I was what they used to call at that time, a ‘Swot’. I enjoyed learning. I was doing everything right. But bullies exist everywhere. I resisted it for a long time. I wasn’t soft, I could defend myself… https://t.co/h5pTOEqah3

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I lost my mum when I was really young. It was a strange age to lose her as I didn’t really know her. And don’t have many memories. But it’s definitely shaped me as a person. She had breast cancer. My aunt had it as well. It’s a gene called BRCA2 w… https://t.co/mL7nohXMJp

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I was a typical twenty-something. Partying, wild and chasing girls. I was pursuing my own happiness. What I thought I had to do to achieve that. But I was very selfish about it. When my relationship broke down my whole belief system collapsed. Eve… https://t.co/BpvfF3tdfP

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“It was my dream to go to art college. Since I was thirteen it’s all I wanted and thought about. Two days before I was to leave home for university my mum passed away. She had cancer and had been ill a long time. That’s where adulthood started for me… https://t.co/r9IGjOOrtO

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I love dogs.  We recently bought some French Bulldogs and they’re like nothing we’ve had before.  They’re so funny, but they fart a lot.  They can clear a room.  We’ve got ten dogs in total.  They’re all small; Chihuahuas and Panamanians.  I grew up wit… https://t.co/Yv03Lweof4

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I love dogs.  We recently bought some French Bulldogs and they’re like nothing we’ve had before.  They’re so funny, but they fart a lot.  They can clear a room.  We’ve got ten dogs in total.  They’re all small; Chihuahuas and Panamanians.  I grew up wit… https://t.co/Yv03Lweof4

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I’ve lived and worked overseas my whole life. After I finished university, I went to work for VSO. They sent me to Indonesia and I’ve spent the best part of twenty years in SE Asia. I went onto work for the UN. My role was in conflict resolution. At… https://t.co/WNq4tzOt4d

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I’ve lived and worked overseas my whole life. After I finished university, I went to work for VSO. They sent me to Indonesia and I’ve spent the best part of twenty years in SE Asia. I went onto work for the UN. My role was in conflict resolution. At… https://t.co/WNq4tzOt4d

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“My parents were young hippies. They had been together for six weeks when I came along and were separated by the time I was three. My mum remarried and we moved around the country every few years. My dad always uprooting his own life to be nearer to m… https://t.co/KZCKTt7NGD

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“My parents were young hippies. They had been together for six weeks when I came along and were separated by the time I was three. My mum remarried and we moved around the country every few years. My dad always uprooting his own life to be nearer to m… https://t.co/KZCKTt7NGD

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I am a priest monk. I’m on an exchange programme from Serbia. I spend most of my time living in monasteries so it’s nice to be in a vibrant city. I’ve had my faith tested on many occasions. Once I travelled to a monastery in a very remote region. T… https://t.co/1SdZJUOCFt

[humansofleeds @humansofleeds]

“I am a priest monk. I’m on an exchange programme from Serbia. I spend most of my time living in monasteries so it’s nice to be in a vibrant city. I’ve had my faith tested on many occasions. Once I travelled to a monastery in a very remote region. T… https://t.co/1SdZJUOCFt