Hello, I'm Mariam. Since moving to this country in 2015, I've been living with friends and acquaintances. My current living situation isn't ideal, as I'm 'sofa surfing' and it's not comfortable for me or my daughter. She has to share a bed with 5 other children and we don't even have a house key. It's not our home, so we can't have friends over or even control the heating. I worry about the impact this is having on my daughter, and it sometimes makes me feel a bit depressed.
Despite the challenges, I find joy in my life, especially from my daughter. She has a great sense of humour and always knows how to make me smile. I also love going shopping - it's a simple pleasure that brings me happiness. Currently, I'm working part-time as a Care Assistant, but my dream is to have a stable home for me and my daughter. A place where she can invite her friends over, where we don't have to worry about overstaying our welcome, and where we can finally have peace of mind.
Knowing that there are people out there who want to help me achieve this goal makes me feel so appreciated. I can't wait to launch my Beam donations page and get one step closer to my dream. In two years, I want to be more successful and have a better life than I do now. I know that achieving this goal with Beam will make me feel so much better than before. To everyone who donates, I want to say a huge thank you for your kindness and support. It means the world to me.