After the breakdown of my marriage, my wife asked me to leave our family home. Unfortunately, without anywhere to go I had to choose between respecting her wishes or becoming homeless. This was a very tough thing for me to do but I did not want to create an uncomfortable environment for our children so I left.
Thankfully, I was supported by the local council and they placed me in temporary accommodation. The break up of my marriage, being away from my children and the stress of being homeless had taken a toll on my mental health. I slipped into depression. Before thinking about moving back into work I needed some time to heal.
I was grateful to have a space and support to do this and now I'm ready to rebuild my life. First, I want to update my construction qualifications and get back into work. It's really important to me to do this so I can provide for my family. I know it's a long road but I'm ready to work hard to get there.