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12 Annual Report 2023
“My dreams were small.
I started to imagine the
type of keyring I would get for the keys of my new home.”
I honestly don’t think I slept properly for years. We are sleeping so well in our new home. I can almost find the bathroom in my sleep, which is so nice! This sense of security is healing our nervous systems and helping us rebuild our resilience. My kids and I are going to be just fine.
I have spent so many years thinking about my future. I thought at one stage I would grow old in my van, and no one would notice. Now, there is so much hope and possibility. After being through my journey, I am starting to see the silver lining.
I appreciate things more, especially mothering my children. The affordable rent also allows a quality of life which I have not known for a long time.
I believe that if you want a happy ending,
it depends on where you stop your story. Right now, I am happy to stop my story right here.
It is hard to speak out about something so private as family, home, and homelessness. I have learned that your current situation does not define your worth. Try to leave the shame behind and be proud because you are going to overcome this.