I became homeless when the friends I’d been sofa surfing with kicked me out. I had no work, no money and now no home. I was only on the streets two nights, but believe me, two nights rough sleeping is a long, scary time. I was really frightened. I got a place at Shelter from the Storm and started a training program with a placement at Costa Coffee. It was hard work but I got taken on as a full time employee. At the shelter I can live for free, so I’ve managed to save up for a deposit and I hope to move into my own place next week. It’s not easy working while you live in a homeless shelter but it’s helped me motivate myself to move on. I will miss the delicious food and the lovely volunteers but I can’t wait to have my own space and a lie in on my day off.