My goal is to be able to have a stable and normal life with my children again. This time next year I'll hopefully still be settled in a house and be providing for my family!
Before I became homeless, I was living a normal life living in private rented accommodation with my two boys. Unfortunately, we had to move out due to the fact that it was in an unlivable condition. Every single room had flooded and the walls were stained and damaged.
At first, the insurance company accommodated us while they were doing the renovations. But when it was completed the landlord decided to sell the property and didn't let us back in. The insurance company stopped accommodating us and we were left with nowhere to go. That's when I approached the council and moved into a hostel and then into temporary accommodation.
The biggest challenge for me has been the stress of not knowing where I am going to live with my boys and how will I provide a home for them. When we can move into a property of our own again, it will relieve a lot of stress. My boys will be happy and will once again return to our normal life.