I've been in the UK since 2011. When I first arrived I was under the age of 18 and was placed in foster care for 4 years. After this, I was then placed in support accommodation for 2 years. I had some fantastic support workers but unfortunately, the turnover was high and it was tough to build relationships and trust with so many new people coming in. As a result, I left and this is where things became even more challenging.
This started a period of real instability, where I went between sofa surfing with friends and living out of a car. This made it difficult to secure employment and hold time a job. I was unable to get help and was stuck in this position for several years.
I've always been very house-proud and love keeping my home clean. Finding a secure home, with housemates who also respect this is very important to me. Beam has helped me calculate my affordability, find a home and cover the move-in costs to help get me started. With this opportunity, I'm hoping to start work soon and build a stable future for myself.