My name’s Sophie, I’m thirty and I live in Surrey, England. I’m passionate about nature, theatre and childcare.

I’m a childcarer, but sadly I am unable to work how I used to and dearly wish to due to chronic illness.

I feel very lucky and grateful to have some income from ad hoc nursery work, nannying and babysitting, financial support from my lovely partner, and to receive some PIP, but things are very difficult. Standard daily living rate PIP and ad hoc childcare are my only source of income.

I’ve been diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), I’m currently undergoing investigations for undiagnosed health problems, and I have other health struggles. I am autistic, and I also struggle a lot with my mental health.

Any support in the form of a kind ko-fi donation to help with living costs I would be so, incredibly grateful for.

Thank you ever so much for reading.

Love,

Sophie xx