A dad with a little boy under two was left on his own after mum recently committed suicide. The flat was in mum’s name, so dad received an eviction notice. He was also left in a great deal of debt that had been run up from the mum. He had to give up work as he couldn’t afford nursery due to one of the debts of £4k to the nursery. He felt like a prisoner in his own home as the neighbour would tell the mum’s family when he was out and they would enter the property and go through his things, unable to change the locks due to the tenancy and eviction notice. He felt very isolated with no family or friends to support him. Home-Start Wessex helped him through his eviction and into safe, stable accommodation with continued support. He said of our volunteer, “I think my partner sent you to help us.” Dad has been so grateful to have someone to talk to as he processed his guilt and grief. Home-Start Wessex has helped him connect with other single parents and build up a positive support network to help him continue to progress. He said he can’t believe how helpful Home-Start Wessex has been and can’t wait to be at a point when he is able to give it back in some way.