Life has been quite rough this past year. My kids mixed with the wrong crowd and have been in and out of trouble. We’re having to start our lives all over again.
It feels like my own dreams and ambitions have taken a pause during everything that’s been going on. I’ve found it tricky to find roles that match what I’m looking for. A lot of roles nowadays require skills and experience that I don’t feel I have. Sometimes I wonder whether it will ever be possible for me to find work. I really regret not having gained these skills earlier so that I can use them in my work life now. I wonder how much of this is down to a lack of skills, or whether it’s a lack of confidence due to everything that’s happened and how long I’ve been out of work.
My dream for the future is peace. Peace for my children, my family and my own peace of mind. And I'd like to focus on my career. I want to become a better version of myself and to be financially independent. I really want to go back into health and social care and become a carer. Later down the line I'd love to become a childminder, and maybe even foster a child.
I want to be fulfilled by doing the things I love and what I envision for myself. If I find some fun and adventure along the way, then even better! I'm scared of change, but I'm looking forward to this.