Life has been very hectic to say the least. I’m a single mother to my six year old son, and recently our housing situation has become incredibly unstable.
We’ve been issued with an eviction notice, and I’m so worried about being kicked out and what that might mean for us. Before my son and I moved into temporary accommodation last summer, we’d been in and out of hostels, B&Bs and sofa surfing with friends and family. I’ve never actually had a proper job before because my mental health has prevented me from getting that far, which has led to my housing situation becoming even more unstable. I’ve suffered with my mental health since my late teens. I used to get panic attacks and get really anxious, and I used to find small tasks overwhelming. Since I started counselling, my mental health has improved so much. I’m now proud to be in a position where I’m finally ready to start work, and I’m really excited about it!
I’m really grateful for Beam’s support in helping me find a stable home for my son and I, and to start work as a cleaner. I really enjoy cleaning, and I’m so looking forward to finally having some stability in my life and just starting again.
I didn't have any of this support when I was younger, so it was really difficult for me to get through tricky periods of my life. When you've got this kind of support behind you, especially from people you don't know, it's really heartwarming. Thank you!