I've always believed that the best thing is to be positive and believe in yourself, to ask others for help, to stop blaming yourself and to try new things. You can find another way of moving forward, through training, getting a different job. It’s possible to improve your life.
I’ve been homeless since 2018. After getting pregnant, everyone around me wanted me to terminate it. I refused, and at first they turned on me, so I had to go to Southwark Council who put me in temporary accommodation. Since then, my family have come to understand what I've done. I’ve also achieved a lot! I’ve graduated from university, passed my driving test and had my bouncing baby boy.
I’ve been working for much of the last year as a cleaner, which I’ve really enjoyed. My team have become like a family to me. We all care for and look out for each other. However, I’ve recently been moved into another temporary flat far away, and unless I’m able to return to the borough I’ll have to leave my job. I don’t want to do this. I want to be able to pay for myself and to continue working in the job I enjoy.
When I got a call from Beam, I was so happy. They're going to fund me to get my own home. It's amazing. I won't be homeless anymore, I'll be able to continue work and I can start moving forward with my life again.