I feel like I’ve spent my whole life fighting to keep my head above water. I grew up in the care system so I wasn’t raised by my parents. I guess this might be why I’ve never truly felt at home anywhere. I always felt a bit uneasy and unsettled wherever I was living. Things started to take a turn for the worst again when my ex-partner was released from prison. Even though I knew he wouldn’t harm me or my kids, I began to feel unsafe because of the people he was associated with. In order to keep my kids safe I left the area. I ended up in a few hotels over a period of time before staying in temporary housing.
My kids are my proudest achievement. It isn’t easy having a child with an autism disorder but I always feel blessed to be their mum and to be able to watch them grow. I want to make sure they have the family unit I didn’t have. I am certain that everything that has happened in my life has made me stronger and I know I can provide my kids with everything they need in life.
The idea of moving into our new home feels surreal. We can finally have a place where we truly feel at peace. I want to start focusing my energy on things that I enjoy such as going to the gym and having a day out with the kids or friends. This wouldn’t have been something I could even think about, let alone do, if I hadn't received help from Beam.