Liz
Every book has a cover, why judge then?
Hi, my name is Elizabeth, officially, but to anyone who should know better it’s Liz and I’m concrete evidence that being brought up correctly and going on to make the most detrimental life choices are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
I’m 30 currently and spent 25 of those years getting to the point at which I had to admit how wrong I’d been and consequently how severe a turnabout I’d now be facing. So, doubtless to say that now, after 5 years down that path, I am far from where I hope to be but at least I am not a stagnant pond but a bound stream, with a destination and a purpose. I owe much of my optimism to the following:
- My partner of 7 years and dad to my daughter Livvy who has been a source of strength throughout our homelessness
- Having a relationship (a good one) with both sides of our families again
- Acknowledgment of the many opportunities I have to change, being born in a country that allows me such luxuries
Finally, not allowing homelessness and the attitudes of those opposed to it [homelessness] to damage my character.. That is so important and if more people remembered that everyone has a secret and something they need to change then maybe that grass wouldn’t always seem that touch greener and our own lives would in turn receive the love and attention we surrender to another
story of success.
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Oct 07, 2011 @ 23:01:52
Thanks very much for a really enjoyable and interesting tour tonight. It was lovely to meet you and Barry and to hear your stories and insights into London life.
Best wishes
Diane and John
Oct 18, 2011 @ 19:49:10
What a delightful tour Liz and well done for making it so interesting. Hang in there and carry on with your determination and stay strong. Hopefully I can do your day tour on my next return to UK.
Nov 05, 2011 @ 16:16:00
Thank you, Liz, for our tour yesterday! The Year 9 girls really enjoyed the tour and it helped to open their eyes to a whole new aspect of life in London which they have not really considered in any depth before. I found it both fascinating and relevant to both our Geography and PSHE Schemes of Work. Thank you again – we are looking forward to booking another tour next year!
Aug 04, 2012 @ 15:28:03
This is amazing…you are really bring the lost to the future…it is best thing that you are doing. The people we see all the way are the only friends that we have and always we should to make a better way to help a living move to the right track. Am really inspired by the story and this has got something to do with the future of everyone of us.
Nov 04, 2012 @ 13:16:48
Loved the tour Liz gave us of Brick Lane, she opended up new vistas of thought, revealed places and events that brought history to life in a very direct way, it was unique experience, would definitely do again!
Feb 07, 2013 @ 12:57:39
Hi Liz, great tour, you bring a different colour to London tours and taught me a lot about being homeless in London. Keep the fighting spirit! Alison