A Kent mum who was sofa surfing and struggling with psychosis has told how she turned her life around – thanks to the love of her daughter.

For many of us, the thought of being homeless and battling with a mental illness can seem like a nightmare. But for one courageous mum from Kent, this was her harsh reality. 33-year-old Sarah had been sofa surfing for months, struggling to find a stable place to call home. On top of that, she was also battling with psychosis, a severe mental disorder that made it difficult for her to distinguish between what was real and what was not.

Sarah’s life took a turn for the worse when she lost her job and her relationship ended. With no family or close friends to turn to, she found herself without a place to live. “I felt like I had hit rock bottom,” she recalls. “I was lost, alone, and didn’t know where to turn.”

But even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope. For Sarah, that hope came in the form of her 6-year-old daughter, Lily. Despite everything she was going through, Sarah knew she had to keep going for her daughter. “Lily was my motivation to keep pushing forward,” she says. “I couldn’t let her down.”

Determined to provide a better life for her daughter, Sarah sought help from a local charity that supports homeless families. With their assistance, she was able to find a temporary place to stay. But her struggles with psychosis were far from over. She found it difficult to cope with the constant changes and instability in her life, and her mental health continued to deteriorate.

It was at this point that Sarah’s daughter became her saving grace. “Lily was my rock,” she says with tears in her eyes. “She was the one who kept me grounded and gave me a reason to keep fighting.”

Despite the challenges she faced, Sarah refused to let her mental illness define her. She sought help from mental health professionals and began to attend therapy sessions regularly. With a combination of medication and therapy, she slowly started to regain control of her life and her mind.

But the turning point came when she was offered a permanent place to live. With a stable home, Sarah was able to focus on her recovery and rebuilding her life. And with the love and support of her daughter, she found the strength to overcome her struggles.

Today, Sarah is a completely different person from the one who was sofa surfing and battling with psychosis. She has a stable job and a loving relationship with her daughter. She has also become an advocate for mental health awareness, sharing her story to inspire and help others who may be going through similar struggles.

“I never thought I would be where I am today,” says Sarah. “But thanks to the love of my daughter, I was able to turn my life around. She gave me the strength and courage to keep going, even when it felt like I had nothing left.”

Sarah’s story is a powerful reminder that even in the most difficult times, love and determination can conquer all. Her journey may have been filled with challenges, but she never gave up. And now, she is a shining example of how it is possible to overcome even the toughest of obstacles.

So to all the mums out there who may be facing their own struggles, remember Sarah’s story. Let it be a source of inspiration and motivation to keep going, no matter how tough things may seem. And to Sarah’s daughter, Lily, know that your love and support has made all the difference in your mum’s life. You are her superhero, and she is forever grateful for you.