Gwen's family is at breaking points and Michael is threatening to leave home unless his Mum Laura stops drinking. When family like reaches crisis point, Barnardos Neath/Port Talbot Family Group Service is on hard to help.
In Abertillery, Barnardos advertise for a respite carer for single mum Christine who is desperate for a break from her disabled 17-year-old daughter. In Carmarthenshire, mum of three adopted children Eva is also in need of a break from her caring responsibilities.
This week we follow the work of Barnardo's Caterpillar project worker Sarah as she seeks to support two young people with mental health problems: Louis, just 17, has an eating disorder and 15-year-old Emma is in recovery from her self-harming behaviour.