I’d like to find a job in retail or hospitality so I can support my family and get my independence back. I have 2 wonderful sons, and I would love to be able to give them a safe home, and do nice things for them, like treat them to a holiday in the UK when I can. Once I feel more settled, I would like to become a beautician or bridal make-up artist one day!
The last few years have been really hard. I am a victim of domestic abuse, and I really thought that I couldn't leave my husband because we were married, had 2 children together, and we lived in his home. It was so overwhelming, and I just felt so trapped. There was so much controlling behaviour, that I couldn’t see any other options.
Now, thanks to the help of my family and local services, I’m in the process of divorcing my husband. Even though we are now at risk of eviction as my husband has stopped paying the mortgage for the house where I live with my children, I now feel confident that I can look after my family. It often felt like we were stuck and there was nobody out there to help us, but now I feel like I can really start to stand up for myself and my children again.