Hello, I'm Sophie. Life has been a rollercoaster for me and my little girl. We've been living in temporary accommodation for the past year and a half, moving from place to place, never truly feeling safe or settled. My daughter was born prematurely which was a challenging time for us. The instability of our housing situation and the anxiety of my past relationship have taken a toll on my mental health. But despite all this, the joy of being a mum to my beautiful girl keeps me going. She's not just my daughter, she's my best friend. Seeing her happy, playing and reading with her, that's what makes me happy too.
The biggest challenge I've faced has been trying to provide a safe and stable environment for my daughter. We had to leave our previous home due to a domestic violence situation and since then, we've been living in temporary homeless accommodation. I've been in four different properties since we left, and my ex-partner found out where we were staying. This has left me constantly worried and scared for our safety. I want nothing more than to give my daughter the life she deserves, free from fear and uncertainty.
Knowing that there are people out there who want to help us achieve our goal of finding a stable home brings me so much hope. It's humbling and heartwarming to know that there are kind-hearted individuals who want to help us start afresh. I'm excited to launch this page with Beam because I know it's a step towards a life-changing move for me and my daughter. In two years, I see us living a normal life, my daughter starting at nursery, and me possibly going back to work. Achieving this goal with Beam will feel surreal, but I know that the excitement, gratefulness, and determination will be worth it. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for your support. It means the world to us.