The past few years have been very difficult as a single mum to three children under five. They are my whole world and being there for them and spending time with them is amazing, but it has been extremely difficult to get back into work with them being so young.
My three children and I live in a small bedroom with my parents and due to the limited space we share a bed which can often cause sleepless nights for us all. My father has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer which, due to his chronic condition, means he needs the room me and my children are sleeping in. This has made the last few months quite stressful as we are faced with nowhere to live and it is difficult feeling like an inconvenience to my parents by taking the space my dad needs.
Having the opportunity to start work as a carer feels like a dream come true and I cannot wait to start helping others and to be able to show all of the skills I’ve learnt. The past few years have been a big challenge for me and have taken a toll on my mental health, however I always try to stay positive and make sure I am there for my children. I love spending time doing activities with them and teaching them new things, they are my happiness and they get me through the difficult days. My dream for the future is to have a stable job so that I can provide my children with a lovely home and the things they want. I'm especially excited to see the look on my daughters face when I am able to buy her the pink trainers she really wants, she will be over the moon!