Life is a roller coaster, isn’t it? Full of ups and downs, twists and turns – but they eventually return to the station and riders can get off. However, my life feels like it is stuck on the track going round and round – with a lot more dips lately. I want to start off by saying, I am putting my pride to the side and asking for help. I had to get a food box this week. Something, I had hoped I would never have to do again.

I have been unemployed over six months now. It has been over half-year since I have had any meaningful work.