Samantha decided to live independently in July 2020 after her parents wanted to move to Spain, but Samantha wanted to stay in the UK so that she could be closer to her friend. When Samantha decided to stay in the UK she chose to rent her family home with her close friend, who she now lives with.
Samantha also has her likes and dislikes about living independently. One of her main likes about living independently is the fact that she is able to make up her own rules. Along with being able to have a say in what she does on a day to day basis, Samantha also likes the fact that she learns new things each day.
Samantha also has dislikes about living independently, one of these dislikes is that she does not like hoovering, cleaning her room and doing the dishes.
Samantha also has hobbies like baking with her carers, dancing and listening to her favourite artist Cher. Another hobby which Samantha has is one of her favourite TV shows called the Big Bang Theory, and her favourite character is Leonard. Before covid-19, one of the things Samantha mainly liked doing was going clothes shopping and to the cinema with her friend and their carers.
Article written by Helena (Social Media & Young Person’s Advocate)