The most important thing to me is my daughter. Over the last month I've been separated from her due to reasons out of my control but despite this, she's still the person that motivates me every day to improve my situation. I know that work is the key to getting back into a more comfortable place both mentally and financially so I'm glad I've taken this step to start my journey.
Up until recently I was living with my partner and daughter. Due to a complicated situation, a threat was made against me and I had to leave for my own safety as well as my family's. I'm now sofa surfing in a different area which has been really tough as I'm not connected with my support system anymore. I can't stay here long term so my energies are now focused on finding somewhere to live and getting a job. I've worked in a warehouse before so I know what's involved and enjoy the work. The practical element of the role helps me take my mind off other things that are going on.
Living without a male figure in my life and having to watch my mum be both parents when I was growing up was really hard. Now that I've been blessed with a daughter of my own, I don't want her to go through the same difficulties as I did. Finding somewhere stable to live and work is the first step towards being the role model I want to be. I'd love to work towards managerial level in a warehouse or even my own company in the future.