I’d been working a stable job for the past 13 years but my job situation has changed due to the pandemic. Now I find myself counting pennies.
When my sister took her life in 2010 that was a really tricky time in my life in terms of my financial situation. I fell behind with my rent payments for three months, and now I’m behind on my rent payments again and it's quite stressful. When I get my first paycheque, I’d like to clear my bills because they’ve been piling up! It'd be nice to start afresh. I’m excited about the possibility of getting support, and not having to worry about loans anymore.
Despite everything I’ve been through and my current situation, I’m determined to start afresh and I’m so optimistic about the future! I want to get a stable job so I can provide for my son and I. My dream is to be able to visit my parents back home, or to be able to pay for them to come and visit my son and I in the UK.
It's a great feeling knowing there are people out there wanting the best for you - it's a nice cycle of supporting others. That's why I want to become a Support Worker so I can support others and return that cycle of kindness.