My name is David, and over the last few months my life has changed in ways I never imagined.

Following the breakdown of my 13-year relationship, I found myself facing a severe mental health crisis. Years of unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction issues finally caught up with me. What started as a difficult period became overwhelming, and I reached a point where I could no longer cope on my own.

The lowest point came on the Saturday before my hospital admission. I found myself in such a dark place that I very nearly took my own life. Looking back now, I can see how overwhelmed and unwell I had become.

Thankfully, with the support of family, healthcare professionals, and those around me, I received the help I desperately needed. That crisis ultimately led to my hospital admission and became the turning point that forced me to confront the struggles I had been carrying for years.

Today, I am incredibly grateful to still be here. While recovery is not easy, I am committed to moving forward, continuing treatment, and building a life worth living.

Recently, I was admitted to hospital for treatment and support. During my time there, I have been working hard to address the issues that have affected my life for many years. I have engaged fully with mental health services, begun therapy, stopped using codeine, and started rebuilding the foundations of my life.

For the first time in a very long time, I am confronting my problems instead of running from them.

While my recovery is ongoing, I am proud of the progress I have made. I have committed myself to getting well, taking responsibility for my past, and building a healthier future for myself and for my daughter. My goal is simple: to recover, return to work, and become the best father and person I can be.

The challenge I now face is housing.

As a result of everything that has happened, I no longer have a home of my own and am facing the very real possibility of homelessness. I have spoken with the council about my situation and have been advised that there is currently significant pressure on local housing services. I have been informed that the ongoing housing situation in Coalsnaughton has further reduced the availability of temporary and council accommodation in the area.

This means that securing a private rented property is currently my best chance of obtaining safe, stable accommodation. Having a stable home is not just about having a roof over my head. It is a vital part of my recovery, allowing me to continue engaging with support services, rebuild my life, and maintain a meaningful relationship with my daughter.

The reality is that I currently have no income coming in. Due to my mental health crisis and hospital admission, I am unable to work at the present time. While I fully intend to return to employment as soon as I am well enough, there is currently no wage coming into my household.

This leaves me facing the immediate challenge of securing accommodation and covering basic living costs while I continue my recovery. Without help, I am at risk of having nowhere stable to live at a time when stability is essential for both my mental health and my future.

I want to be completely transparent about how any donations will be used.

My immediate goal is to secure a stable rented home so I can continue my recovery and move forward with my life.

The estimated costs are:

- Rental deposit: £900

- First month's rent: £900

- Essential household items and furnishings: approximately £500

This brings my immediate housing costs to around £2,300.

Any additional funds raised would help cover basic living expenses, utility setup costs, travel to medical and therapy appointments, and provide some stability while I continue my recovery and work towards returning to employment.

I am not asking for a handout for luxuries or comforts. I am simply asking for support to help me secure a safe home, continue my recovery, and give myself the opportunity to rebuild my life.

Asking for help is something I have always struggled with. However, I have learned that recovery is not something anyone should face entirely alone.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help me move from crisis to stability and give me the chance to continue the progress I have fought so hard to make. More than anything, it will help me create a safe and secure home where I can continue healing and remain a present father in my daughter's life.

If you are unable to donate, simply sharing this fundraiser would mean the world to me.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can offer.

A week ago I was fighting to stay alive. Today I'm fighting to rebuild my life.