The past year has been a difficult one. Many years ago I battled depression but made it through eventually. When I think about that period of time, I think it was easier than this year as I was only responsible for myself. Now I have 2 children, I have no choice to but to keep going for them. It's an incredible motivation but it can be difficult at times.
I recently had to flee the place I was living in with my ex parter due to it not being safe for us. I moved to a family member's house at the end of last year, and my children and I have been sleeping in the living room since then. The hardest thing has been seeing them out of routine and the effect it has had on their wellbeing. The pandemic was one change but sofa surfing whilst it's been going on has felt so chaotic.
Finding somewhere for us to live will be such a relief. I haven't had a moment to myself in a long time so carving out some me-time will feel great. It would be my dream to have a little bit of outside space for the children to use in the summer too, especially after a year where we've felt cooped up. If that's not possible though, just a place that we can be settled in would be amazing.