Things have been really difficult for me and my son recently.
My ex-partner was abusive and a drug addict. He was very controlling but we had nowhere else to go, so I stayed with him. But then he kicked us out. Me and my son had nowhere to go so we ended up in a hostel, where we are living now. This has taken a really big toll on my mental health, and also my son's mental health. I worry about him all the time as he is only 14 and this is a lot for anyone to go through, let alone a child.
I can't think too far ahead, I can't let myself dream too much, but I would love to have my own place with a bedroom for my son. That's my priority right now. I also love to up-cycle furniture and things like that, I am quite creative. I can't wait to be able to do that for our own home. I also used to love to do cross stitch and make things, although I can't do that right now because of the situation we are in. I'll get back to it one day!
I like cleaning and want to get a job as a cleaner because I can put some music on and get on with it, it's sort of meditative!
I am so thankful for the help I am receiving at Beam. I think it is brilliant- once I am on my feet, I would like to give back and say thank you again. To donate to someone else.