I was sofa surfing and needed somewhere that was stable and support for settled accommodation. Shortly after arriving, my grandma passed away. The support I was given was something that will always stay with me. I went through a couple of situations where I felt that I could have quite easily been stereotyped as a ‘young angry black woman’, but I never was. Because of this, I always knew- I wanted to give something back. 

Whilst at MSHA, I attended all training and found it so beneficial, I was also working with The Youth Council -so I knew I wanted to give back but did not know how or if it would be possible. 

I saw the role come up for relief at MSHA and I immediately applied. When I came for my interview, it was my key worker who interviewed me. I got the role of relief worker, as she had seen the aptitude I had for Social Care, I had worked on several projects whilst I lived here and knew it was something that played on my skills. She said she wanted to allow me to learn and grow in the role and responsibilities and it’s been a learning curve. 

I think it’s all about decisions you make; you either let life take over or take control of your narrative and MSHA is a place that allows that. You’re the main character in your story.