When I was asked to be part of this project I was really excited. I had no expectations and really no idea what I was doing apart from writing in general, which I’m passionate about .

I wanted to share some stories of how it has been being a women who has experienced homelessness, substance abuse and violence and how I have overcome my difficulties to  get to the place I’m at now .

I hadn’t really thought about what I would get out of this project but I have already got a lot. I realise I now have a voice and a platform to share my experiences with passion.

When I write , I write about stuff I have never shared with anyone, which is a form of therapy and I find it very therapeutic. I have met like minded people like myself who I never knew existed on this planet !!

It has also given me confidence after being isolated for so long . Sometimes I think I’m not good enough to be writing as I think everyone else’s writing just looks better worded than mine but I have a great mentor who tells me that good writing  comes from the heart and that’s what people want to read .

We all have challenges we go through in life and my own personal theory is we are always learning no matter how old we are ! I have got so much out of this project so far and really hope to blossom and learn as much as I can whilst involved . I am excited to finally have a VOICE. – one that I’ve never before thought I would have the opportunity to share.