I've often found it difficult to balance these responsibilities with my education – I want to become a nursery worker. All this used to get me down. What changed was having help from Barnardo's. They provided a home assistant and spoke to my college to make sure it understood my needs.
Barnardo's also helps me get out of the house. I've been a member of its Young Carers Service for two years. This gives me the chance to speak to other young carers about their experiences. Meeting new people has really helped improve my self-esteem and I enjoy the activities we do like ice-skating and cinema outings. I also get to go to classes designed to help young carers develop self-confidence through discussion and activities.
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