I've definitely not had the easiest time in the last few years. Along with a really bad relationship I needed to escape from, I've had some really bad experiences with work which left me feeling reluctant to start hunting for jobs again. It's taken me a while to get to the point where I'm ready to start fresh, but I'm happy to be at that point now, and very happy to be working with Beam to get me back into work.
My priority is to make sure I've got a stable income to provide for my son. He's just starting in school and as I see everything getting more expensive, I know my financial situation needs to improve if I'm going to provide him with the best life I can. I'd also love to be able to move into a new home where I'm safe and comfortable, but I can't move too far because my mum is the heart of my support network. I don't know what I'd do without her.
All these things have come together to form my current situation. As it is, I just want to gain some stability and safety for me and my son. I've occasionally had the thought of one day training to be a lawyer but this is something I'll think about later, when things are better.