I'd love to have a permanent, stable job. I have found it really difficult to find a job in the past, as I have no experience, and things were hard due to my immigration status. I have now been granted my Leave to Remain, and I'd love some help and support to find a job in a warehouse or supermarket, where I can still find time to study and go to church.
I first moved to London in 2017 with no money or support network, and I found myself homeless. I was able to sleep in churches until I was able to move into a women's refuge, and I was there for about 3 years. I really struggled there as I was living with lots of other people, and I was having flashbacks and trouble sleeping due to things that have happened to me in the past. For the last year though, I have been lucky enough to be in my own 1 bed flat, and have some amazing support from my community. Now I can sleep well, and I don't need to worry as much.
One day I'd like to write a book about my life so I can pass on my knowledge and learnings to others. I have had a difficult life, with lots of suffering and trauma, but if something good can come out of it then that would make me happy. I am not ready to write my story just yet, but maybe once I feel settled in a job I will!