Life over the last few months has been stressful to say the least. We were evicted from our home around October of this year with only two day’s notice! I then went to the council to seek help but soon became overwhelmed – there was so much information to digest and I didn’t really get the support I needed. I’ve cried more times than I can count and I just feel exhausted. I was previously working full time as a retail assistant and was offered a house with an organisation, but they told me in order to qualify for the house I couldn’t work full time. I ended up quitting my job which I now regret and things took a turn for the worst after that as we didn’t end up getting the house anyway.
Since then I’ve moved into temporary accommodation with my son and it’s been hard as we’re starting from scratch. I also left a very abusive relationship a few years ago and I’m still dealing with the trauma from that and how it affected my mental health. For a while I’ve been feeling like I’m fighting so many losing battles. But then I was referred to Beam and for the first time, I don’t feel so lonely anymore! Getting your life in order isn’t easy but Beam have been helping me tackle each stage of the journey, one step at a time!
Right now, my main focus is finding a job so I can start working towards getting a nice place for my son and I. I’m open to doing most jobs and are keen to start asap. After this I’d love to start my course in dental nursing as it’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and it provides long-term stable employment – something which I really need. I’ve also enrolled myself into a college next year to do a part time English course so I can improve myself. I’m trying my best to put my life back together and working with Beam has given me the confidence and courage to keep going.