Words by David
Being a young carer is a subject matter that is often spoken about in a negative light. I will acknowledge that on some days being a young carer was difficult. However, I would struggle to do so without acknowledging that there was so much more to being a young carer than omnipresent negativity, or pity.
As somebody who was a young carer, who later went to university in a different city, I was one of the only ones in my flat who could cook a half decent meal, whilst keeping the kitchen clean, holding down a part time job and shopping towards a budget!
There may have been difficult moments in my caring role, but from these difficult moments grew skills, strengths and development, which I now cherish deeply, and which benefit me greatly in my general life, and in my roles of
employment.
To know how we support young carers please have a look to our young carer page.
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