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I moved to Glasgow about 3 years ago with my wife and two of our children. In the beginning I really struggled. I knew I had made the right decision for my family but we are still waiting for a decision on our asylum status and this is incredibly stressful, particularly for our children. Our daughter is now at university and our son is at school. They are trying to build a life here but when their future is uncertain that causes worry and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I originally met my Community Link Worker (CLW) at a Community Breakfast. She has really helped me and my family since I started meeting with her. My health has not been great, and I really wanted to get fit so she suggested my wife and I join the Health Walk in our local area. On one of the walks, we chatted about our interests, and we told her that we used to enjoy cycling. She introduced us to a free E-Bike scheme through \u2018Bike For Good\u2019 and we were set up with an E-Bike on loan for twelve months. She really supported us with the application process and when we got our bikes we went to see her to show them to her. It has been great for us, we go out more, we go to different parks in Glasgow and to areas we haven\u2019t been to before. We have also enrolled in English classes at college. My wife had become very shy and had lost her confidence but I can see a positive difference in her now thanks to the classes. We use our bikes to get to college and it reminds us of cycling in our younger days back home. We can go shopping; it saves us money on transport and we are more active and fit now. I also use it to go to hospital appointments. It really has made a huge difference to our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The local community is important to my wife and I and we now feel settled and integrated in the area. We both enjoy volunteering \u2013 I help at the local community garden and my wife at the local food market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My CLW has made such a difference to our lives. I know that I can contact her when I need help and she will be there for me. She has connected me to services and support that I didn\u2019t know existed and this support has helped me to improve my health and wellbeing, develop my English language skills and get more involved in the local community and feel more settled here. It is a vital service in the community and one I am eternally grateful for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Izadin’s story is part of the latest Humans of Scotland publication – Community Links Worker Edition. The book is available to read here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read all Humans of Scotland stories here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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