Wish YOU were here?
I’ve been here for 5 years now…..
The flat is feeling cramped with me and the 4 kids in it all the time, but since my last boyfriend left a couple of months ago there has been a little more space. I think he couldn’t cope with having a new baby daughter. Always said he’d wanted his own son.
The kids are driving me mad, always wanting something or squabbling with each other. I seem to spend so much time telling them off and trying to keep them under control that I never get round to tidying or cleaning. They’re probably bored, but Jamie’s friend has stopped coming round to play ‘cause his mother thinks our flat is dirty. She should try living here.
Last month my eldest daughter Gemma was arrested for stealing food when she should have been in school. Can’t really blame her, I’d no money left to give her for lunch. Cops weren’t best pleased when I didn’t go to the station for Gemma’s caution. Yeah, right! Me, baby and the other 2 trying to get to the other side of town. Police station might as well be on the Moon.
Besides, a 12 year old should be able to look after herself.
I haven’t seen my best friend Lorna much since her breakdown. We used to look out for each other. I feel so alone without her. Her kids were taken into care as she was finding it really difficult to look after them properly. They’ve had to split up. All 3 placed with different foster families. Lorna misses them terribly but hopes to have them back some day. We miss them too.
I love my kids but I’m really struggling to cope on my own. I’m exhausted, stressed, and I’m scared I’ll end up like Lorna. I see no light at the end of the tunnel and I need help to get myself and my family out of this dark place.
I wish I wasn’t here.....
Yours, Helen
If YOU can tick any of the boxes below, YOU can help a struggling family to reach a better place.
I CAN:
□ Provide an extra pair of hands
□ Help with morning, mealtime or bedtime routines
□ Help with food shopping
□ Read a story to children
□ Help with homework
□ Help with household chores
□ Cook a healthy meal
□ Join a family trip to the park
□ Help establish household routines
□ Remember when my kids were young
□ Make things better, before they get worse
□ Spare as little as 2 hours per week
To make a positive difference to people’s lives by joining CCP as a Family Support Volunteer, phone Ramona on 01242 228999, call into our head office at 15 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, or use the Contact Form.
Volunteers receive full training and will be supported by a personal mentor.
People like Helen need your support.
|
