Picture this scenario. A gay man in his 20s felt confused and in denial about his gender identity. Yet, at the same time, he had a hard time dealing with the loss of his mother. He felt alone and was desperately looking for a safe place to escape the hurtful judgment of people around him. As he took courage and reached out to the Stonewall Housing website and sought help, he felt like a miracle had happened that Stonewall Housing had responded. After feeling that he belonged to a community that truly understood him as a gay man, he felt a miracle enter his world. The ability of Stonewall Housing brand, who attentively listened, understood, and provided a warm shelter away from the fear of being someone he was not, gave him a sense of empowerment to heal from what held his identity back. This is just one of the many inspiring stories by a former service user that inspires Stonewall Housing to provide a warm shelter to the LGBTQ community who feel insecure about their truths in their homes.TrooRa Magazine speaks to Claire Linacre-Hilton, Director of Development, as she shares her views about her experience running Stonewall Housing with her amazing team.