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12 Annual Report 2023
“My dreams were small.
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
I started to
systems and helping us rebuild our resilience. My
kids and I are going to be just fine.
imagine the type of keyring I would get for the keys of my new home.”
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.