I've gone through some tough times recently. After the breakdown of my marriage, I was left without anywhere to live. To make matters worse, I was separated from my children and not being able to spend time with them was really hard.
Thankfully, I had some good people around me at the time and was able to keep off the streets. I stayed anywhere I could, sofas, floors. Just anywhere that was safe and warm. Eventually, the council stepped in and helped me out with some temporary accommodation.
While I am extremely grateful for their support, I do not want to stay here for longer than needed. There is a no kids rule in the hostel, which means I am still separated from my children. I want to get into work and move into a home where we can be together again.