Introducing Emma - Our newest recruit tells us a bit about herself!

Hey, my name is Emma Haze. I’m 20 years old, and I live in Swindon. I found out about IDare through a friend at Building Bridges, and I thought it would be good to come along and find out more!

I’ll start off by telling you a little bit about my life. I live with a lady called Lorraine who is my Share Life carer, and also with her daughter Emily.

Living with Lorraine helps me to try and be as independent as possible. I’ve known Lorraine since I was about 7 years old. I remember the first time I met Lorraine and Emily I didn’t like the look of Lorraine at all, but I loved Emily! Now though, I love them both the same! The first time we met we chatted and got to know each other a little. I also remember when I went to live with her. I remember going into the house with my mum and my step dad. I remember playing with the jigsaw puzzles on the floor whilst they all talked. And of course I remember meeting their cat called Eddy! At first I didn’t really like cats, but now I sort of do! I’m still not a fan of their claws! I’m much more of a dog person! My mum has two dogs who I love, Bobby and Lilly.

When I first moved in with Lorraine, I remember my step dad carrying me whilst we looked around the house. I had my very own bedroom, and my step dad sat me on my bed and said goodbye. I still see my mum, sisters and brothers a lot.

Some other things about me – one of my favourite things is drawing. I love making my own birthday cards for my friends and family, and drawing cartoons. I also enjoy pottery and I’ve made some cups and saucers and a vase, and I like to paint as well. In fact I love all arts and crafts! I also like baking, I make my own cupcakes! I spend most of my free time doing creative stuff!

I also like watching tv and movies -my favourite show is ‘The Dumping Ground’ on CBBC, and I loved the new ‘Aladdin’ film. I also like to sing – but not in front of people! I really like making Tik Tok videos too! I like being able to express myself on the videos and act out the song lyrics! It’s another way of being creative!

My favourite food is mac & cheese! I also like cake!

I’m really looking forward to working with the IDare team – writing some articles, getting to know the team and especially working with my friend Dannielle – we used to go to school together!