I am 23 years old and moved into my own home with some friends, two years ago. I really like the house because it is near to Shrewsbury Town Football Ground and I love football. I enjoy going to watch the Shrews play when I can, with either one of my support team or my Mum.

I can’t go to every home match at the moment, because I am busy with rehearsals for ‘Shrek’ with Identity Dance Group. I am playing Puss in Boots and dancing to my favourite song ‘Holding Out For a Hero’. I like dancing, it helps keep me fit, I get to see my friends and I love performing. It makes me feel proud when people clap and cheer us.

I spend every Tuesday at the Shrewsbury Sports Village at the accessible activities session. Sometimes I spend time in the gym, play football or do some cycling on the track on the accessible bikes. I have been going for a while and now I also help Paula the instructor, with some jobs during the day. On Wednesday afternoon I join the pedal for health session, supported by Cycling 4 All Shropshire. I have been cycling with Cycling 4 All for a few years and I love being on the tandem with my Dad. We do some evening ride outs in the summer and stop at the pub for a drink!

When I am at home, I have jobs to do on a rota, and take it in turns to cook evening meals. I am the curry king!! I speak to my Mum and Dad every night after I have finished my time on my computer tablet and before I go to sleep. Mum and Dad visit me regularly and I spend every Sunday with them and my brothers. My eldest brother got married this year and I was the ring bearer, which I took very seriously.

I like living in my own home, but sometimes meeting new members of staff is difficult for me and I don’t like it when there are agency staff I don’t know on duty. Sometime people find it hard to understand me and to know what I want or how I feel, that along with changes to my routine can make me feel frustrated and angry. When this happens, I ring my Mum or Dad and they help me explain how I feel and to make a new plan if needed. Moving out of the family home has been a big change for all of us and a lot of work. We are still finding out how to make it work best, but we will get there.