Miira, 26, an only child, grew up caring for her deaf and mute Sri Lankan parents from the age of six. She arrived in London at 11 speaking little English and life in a silent household made her quiet and shy, and she struggled to make friends at school. Still, despite these obstacles — and the weight of being a young carer — Miira got herself into university, where she studied Accounting and Financial Information Systems, and then landed a job as a financial assistant.
Following the death of a close relative, and being made redundant, everything unravelled. Overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood and loss of confidence, she sought help from the NHS, who referred her to a King’s Trust Explore programme.
