It has been hard getting back into work. As someone who has been through a lot of abuse, my social anxiety is really high. As as much as I would like to start working face-to-face, I am scared of doing this for now and finding remote roles without having a laptop or internet, has been much harder. I have always worked really hard so in these situations, it can feel like there is no way out and no one will help. Even asking for help was also really difficult and even embarrassing at first.
I became homeless when I decided to leave my abusive relationship. Some people take years to do this as it is incredibly difficult, other people sadly do not even survive it. I was in that situation for a long time but I got out of it, which I am proud of. Although I’ve moved to a new place now, I’m experiencing verbal abuse and threats by my neighbour. But this time, I have decided that I will not let her abuse me because I have been there already. I am in contact with the police and organisations for support and protection which helps feeling a little bit safer.
Now, my focus is to find work and be able to finally be far away from abuse. I want to be financially stable and independent, and happier. I want to have a better quality of life and my biggest dream is to buy my own place one day!