Things have been difficult, but I am trying to stay positive and focus on the future now. I spent over 2 years sleeping rough all over the UK, but now have a stable place to live and a roof over my head. This has been a huge adjustment after years of sleeping on the streets. The next step for me is to get into stable work, and I am so grateful that Beam can support me with that!
I used to work on construction sites in various different roles, and I enjoy getting my head down and working hard. Construction work can be very physically demanding but it's all I've really known so it is difficult to know where to start when looking for roles outside of the industry. I like the idea of helping to protect people and buildings and think my skills fit being a security guard.
In the future, I'd love to have a stable job and be able to spend more time with the grandkids! It's so nice to know there are nice people out there who want to support me, there is so much negativity going on at the moment, it's comforting to know there is support out there and I'll always try and be kind and help others too!