So much had changed in my life. I have lots of really nice things here that have all come from the kindness of other people. This home is a symbol of a new beginning. And I am very grateful for it.
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It’s Basically A House on A Boat
I have been living on this boat since September. Essentially, it’s a long corridor. It’s 45 ft and as wide as my hand span – 6 …
Lockdown Creates A Different Way Of Working
Working From Home: November 2020: Since coronavirus hit, my partner and I have both been working from home. My partner and I now have a …
As a Volunteer in Lockdown I Shopped For People
Volunteering: September 2020 For the first three months of lockdown I consciously made a decision to volunteer in the local community. I started working with the …
My Son’s Autism And Our Life At Home In Lockdown
Autism: September 2020 My son has autism, learning disabilities and a form of ADHD. He is excessively hyperactive. He also has a condition called ‘pica‘ – …
It’s A Good Wee Street With Good Neighbours Around Us.
I was born in a house on other side of this street. Our family have been in this area from the 1920’s. In 1976 it …
In This Area You Always Felt A Strong Sense Of Community.
I’ve lived in this community my entire life. In this area you always felt a strong sense of community. There are a lot of families …
This Shop Has Helped Over Forty Families.
The shop has helped people through difficult circumstances: marriage break up, divorce, unemployment, bereavement. It is a pretty bad situation when people don’t know where …
I Love My home, It’s Where I’m Happiest.
I love my home, it’s where I’m happiest. It’s not special…. but it’s special to me. I used to be a real mad collector and …
Home Is Somewhere Safe To Love My Children.
There’s just me living here, my three children, two cats and two dogs This was a re-possessed house. I liked it because it was affordable …