Most of my life has involved drugs. I was a heroin addict by the time I was 16 years old. I ran away from an abusive home and became homeless straight away. I ended up falling into a way of life that I couldn’t get out of. I spent 18 years addicted to alcohol and drugs with much of that time spent living in squats or sleeping on the street.
I've now been clean for 3 years and finished my withdrawal treatment course earlier this year. I've also got myself a stable place to live with enough space for me and my dog, Bobbie. Now I've got that stability, I'm ready to find myself a job.
In the future, I’d like to learn to play a musical instrument. Even though I’m not very good right now, I am learning the guitar and ukulele. I love music, especially Ska!
For me, finding a job is not really about money so I'm not super picky about what I do. Even though I do want to earn enough to afford nice things, it’s more about getting out of the house and meeting some new people - ultimately I want a stable job so I can carry on leaving my old life behind.