In a year's time I want to be settled into a job. I'm going to be 30 so I want something to show for myself. I know have the potential to be a position of responsibility, so I'm going to work towards that and improve myself.
I've worked as a support worker before. I started off taking a group of young boys who were living in supported accommodation shopping. We'd go to Iceland and buy food. After some time, their social workers noticed the way I interacted with them and how they spoke with me, and soon I was taking on more and more responsibility.
I can't wait to get back into this and support other people to be in a good place. When I was 17 I lived in a mother and baby unit, and that's where I got this sort of support. I know how important it is and I feel good that I can be the person to give it. I'll be that annoying person who gives them the nudge they need to move forward, to go to that interview or finish that piece of homework.
Getting back into the swing of things will be good. I've been stuck inside for a while now. It will be great to start interacting with others, and having some space where my son will be at school and I'll be at work. We're in each other's space too much at the moment! I will also be able to pay for those little things that are cheap, but when I don't have money I can't afford. I want to be able to pay for those things.