what would you lose? My bed and my bath, my comfort, and warmth. 

If my home here was taken away I would lose everything from my belongings to my close connections with friends. I would feel extremely stressed in that situation and wouldn’t know what to do or who to seek help from because I understand it is not easy to get support for those issues. I would initially go to the council for support however from past experience I know that there is no simple solution and it’d be very difficult to help me find a home. 

A place someone lives, either semi permanently or permanently. A house is just the building but a home is somewhere you can go to for safety. 

What does home mean for me? What makes it a home?

For me my home is made up of family, warmth, shelter, comfort and running water. As well as a place to call a safe heaven and base you can return to with a stable foundation and support.

What does home give me? 

Home gives me a chance to relax and feel safe and protected. It also a chance to truly be your self and sense of relief not to be judged. 

Where do I live and where would I like to live and why?

I live in a country tourist town in the HighPeak, the population is around 22,500 and the area is usually safe. However, over time more anti social behaviour is on the rise, I believe this is because the area does not have much to offer to youths. The area I live in everyone is very similar to each other and for that reason I would like to live in a different area one day where there is more culture and uniqueness and realistic views on the world.

Positives and negatives about where I live.

A positive is it’s a small area you know a lot of people and a lot of people know you just through families and friends, this means there’s a lot of support in the town.

A negative is the areas of the town are segregated and grouped to social housing and private homes, this makes a very clear divide of the two areas and there is a lot of stigma towards the social are. I believe if the houses were mixed and random through out the town then the fact they are social housing would be less of a matter. 

Another negative is over the past year nice crime has risen and this has made many residents feel unsafe about the area.

Imagine this was taken from you.

If I had my home taken from me I would unsafe and self conscious and looked down on by others. I’d feel as though I was in danger because I wouldn’t have the protection of my home and safe heaven. I would also feel uncertain about the future and what would happen to me each day. If I had my home taken from me I would visit my local council and housing authority and be assessed for priority for housing, I may also rely on family and friends for shelter. 

·        Student Accommodation

·        Living with 4 other students

What does a home mean to me?

·        Security

·        A safe space

·        A place to make my own

·        To wash, clean and tidy

·        Warmth and comfort

·        Somewhere to be myself 

Positives:

·        Access to essential shops

·        Buzzing atmosphere

·        Lots to do

·        Friendly

·        Contrast to my previous home

Negatives:

·        Loud

·        No natural greenery 

·        Too busy occasionally

·        Pollution

If my home was taken away:

·        A secure place to keep my belongings

·        Sleeping consistency

·        Increased stress levels

·        Decrease mental wellbeing

·        No access to wash myself or clean clothes

·        Warmth and electricity

What would I do?

·        Go back to my parents’ home till I find another suitable accommodation 

 
(Pardon the mucky window; it’s the outside and I live in a flat 😊)