Lisa became a mum herself at 21. As a young mum, she was nervous and often struggled with midwife and health visitor appointments. As time passed, Lisa wanted to help other mums who felt the same so she overcame her anxieties and joined Parents 1st Essex as a volunteer peer supporter. Listen to her story below...
As Lisa grew in confidence she progressed to paid employment and continued going from strength to strength. In the video below she talks about her first role, how her volunteering experience has helped and the challenges she's faced along the way...