That time of year is upon us again. Exam time! Last year I
shared with you my journey throughout revision and this year has been slightly
different as I have begun to share with you my own history and the roots from
which I come. I know that there are so
many people that will be in a similar situation to me that have had
continuous hardships and obstacles thrown in their way. Trust me the amount of
problems and skeletons that keep cropping up it is a wonder I did not drop out.
The Christmas period for me was yet another pivotal point in
my life that turned everything around and made me realise (though I don’t need
this lesson from life, I’ve had quite enough thank you very much) that nothing
will ever be as it seems. Lies and secrets uncovered that damaged my image of
those most closest to me when in numbers they are so few.
If you have read the last two blogs perhaps you would have
by now put the pieces together and realised that during the summer of 2010 I
was kicked out on to the streets with nowhere to go. The kindest of friends
took me in and put a roof over my head without one shred of hesitation. That
was an emotional period and it still is what with a continuous stream of
problems emanating from that one event. However, despite all of that I am
finally coming to an end of my time at university. Whether I succeed in this
next of the journey shall remain to be seen but again the message here is
perseverance and determination.
It’s not easy and many times there have been times where I
just wanted to give up on university but my tutors told me to stick at it for a
few weeks and then see how I feel then a few weeks went by and coursework was
handed out and before I realised I was handing in all the assignments. Even in
lectures it was emotional discussions of domestic violence and abuse or
formulating a will made me cry endlessly most times right in the middle of the
lecture room. Placements constantly reminded me of how unfaithful (not only
partners but cousins aunts and uncles etc) some people can be. Having said that
there are many people that are willing to help and there are plenty of places
where people in similar situations can get advice.
I end by letting you know that if you are having housing
issues like mine and are in need of some expert advice then I strongly
recommend contacting Streetwise Community Law Centre (based in Beckenham), a
quick Google search will provide you with all the relevant contact details but
they currently do not have their own website.
For now the very best of luck for exams
Much Love
Naz
xx
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