I was an asylum seeker but with GCSEs I now have a new start in life

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I was an asylum seeker but with GCSEs I now have a new start in life
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'Every day I feel so thankful that I have been given a second chance at an education, a second chance at life.'

The journey was long, full of unimaginable pain and completely dehumanising. I still find it difficult to talk or even think about this time of my life.

I was eventually taken into local authority care in Birmingham. Though I was safe, I was still anxious. Today I received my results, along with thousands of other young people across the country. I felt sick with nerves opening the envelope but I got the grades I need and I’m so happy.

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