I know what it's like to need help and not always have it.
I’ve struggled with my mental health in the past, and I always thought it would hold me back. I never really had people believe in me before. But mental health awareness is really important, and I’ve been very fortunate to overcome my mental health challenges and learn from them. I want to use my experience to help others.
Sometimes people don’t want to admit that they need help, but all they need is that one helping hand. I might not have been through the same circumstances as that other person, but in some ways I will be able to understand what they’ve been going through. It’s nice knowing that I’ll be able to give people that support as a care assistant.
In the future, I dream of working in a hospital or palliative care role. I was a carer for my grandad from the age of 13 and it was really rewarding. As a carer, you have to listen to people to find out what their barriers might be, and then help them by taking those barriers away. I am hoping to take further training this year - a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care - so I can grow my career in this sector.
For once, it feels like someone finally believes in me. I’ve never really been given this type of opportunity before. I feel like I can finally be happy and get my life to the place that I want it to be.