CTM Community Voices

Do It For Love lyrics 

Verse 1

I used to think my destiny was never to fit in

Cause I’ve never been afraid to be different

Built my walls so thick, the chance of getting out was slim

Couldn’t even see my future was missing

Pre-chorus

Now I know,

Now I know

Chorus

Demons prey on the hurt

So, I make myself tough 

You could try to shoot me down

But I’ll just rise above

Empathy makes me strong

‘Cause my heart is enough

I don’t care what you think

‘Cause I do it, I do it, do it for love

Verse 2

Sick of darkness, hoping for a friend to break me out

Help me see my life in a new perspective

Holding up a mirror high whenever I’m in doubt

Help me see the truth in my own reflection

Pre-chorus

Chorus

Bridge x2

We’ll be ourselves, we’ll live our lives

We’ll be in a band

We’ll run, we’ll ride, we’ll travel far

Together we will stand 

Chorus

See Me

Verse:  (E, F#m, A, B) 

You’ll never get a job

That’s what they said

But I’ll prove them all wrong

With this song

Chorus:  (E, A, B, A)

See me, not my CV

I’m more than any disability

Support me, believe in me,

Let me be a good employee

Verse:  (E, F#m, A, B)

Money makes the world go round

But doesn’t grow on trees

But with training and support

We can plant the seeds

Chorus

Bridge:  (C#m, A, C#m, B)

I’m left to the wolves without choice

Give me a voice, I’ll make my choice

Chorus x 2

I can be a good employee

Home is Where the Heart Is

Verse:

We’re all from different places,

But we all want the same.

Living independently, 

That’s really our aim.

We need the right support

We all need different things.

A range of fun activities,

The opportunities they bring.

Pre-chorus:

It’s about community

It’s about you and me

Chorus:

Home is where the heart is,

Shelter from the storm.

Home is where the heart is,

Keep me safe and warm.

Verse:

We need some space to breathe,

Don’t want so many rules.

Relationships should give,

The freedom to be you.

All our dreams are different,

We want the power to choose.

Building our connections,

We’ve got nothing, nothing to lose.

Pre-chorus

Chorus

Bridge x2

Hear our voices

Stronger together

Respect our choices

New and forever

Chorus x2

Keep me safe and warm

 During our fourth episode of CTM Community Voices, we hear from Alex and Steve. 

Both are living with sight loss and share their personal stories and experiences with us. 

 Alex and Steve talk about different barriers people living with sight loss face.

This includes communication issues, to transport, to feelings of loneliness and isolation.

They also talk about the importance of support and networks.

Through the podcast we hear ideas for positive change to improve people's lives. 

Yn ystod ein pedwaredd bennod o Lleisiau Cymuned CTM, clywn gan Alex a Steve.

Mae’r ddau’n byw gyda cholli’u golwg ac yn rhannu’u straeon personol a’u profiadau gyda ni.

Mae Alex a Steve yn siarad am rwystrau gwahanol y bydd pobl sy’n byw gyda cholli golwg yn eu hwynebu.

Mae hyn yn cynnwys problemau cyfathrebu, trafnidiaeth, teimladau o unigrwydd a bod yn ynysig.

Maen nhw hefyd yn trafod pwysigrwydd cefnogaeth a rhwydweithiau.

Drwy’r podlediad, clywn syniadau am newid cadarnhaol i wella bywydau pobl.  

*Trigger warning* This podcast contains references to domestic abuse throughout, including  examples of scenarios people may be facing.

Today we hear from Rachel who works for a domestic abuse service in Merthyr Tydfil. During our conversation, Rachel informs us about domestic abuse, how to spot signals and where to get support. 

Rachel talks about the importance of prevention, raising awareness and how health, social care, third sector and public services can work together to support victims. 

Clywed oddi wrth Eiriolwr Cam-drin yn y Cartref Annibynnol

*Rhybudd* Mae’r podlediad hwn yn cynnwys cyfeiriadau at drais yn y cartref drwyddi draw, gan gynnwys enghreifftiau o brofiadau y gallai pobl fod yn eu hwynebu.

Heddiw rydyn ni’n clywed oddi wrth Rachel, sy’n gweithio ar gyfer gwasanaeth cam-drin yn y cartref ym Merthyr Tudful. Yn ystod ein sgwrs, mae Rachel yn dweud wrthym am gam-drin yn y cartref, sut i adnabod arwyddion a ble i gael cefnogaeth.

Mae Rachel yn sôn am bwysigrwydd atal, codi ymwybyddiaeth a sut y gall gwasanaethau iechyd, gofal cymdeithasol, y trydydd sector a’r sector cyhoeddus weithio gyda’i gilydd i gefnogi dioddefwyr.

Today we hear from Kay and Ceri who share their experiences of caring for family members. They share insights into what it's like to be an unpaid carer, advice for those who may be starting their own journey into caring, and also suggestions on how to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for carers. 


Heddiw clywn gan Kay a Ceri sy'n rhannu eu profiadau o ofalu am aelodau o'r teulu. Maent yn rhannu mewnwelediadau i sut beth yw bod yn ofalwr di-dâl, cyngor i'r rhai a allai fod yn dechrau ar eu taith eu hunain i ofalu, a hefyd awgrymiadau ar sut i wella canlyniadau iechyd a lles i ofalwyr. 

Today we meet Abbie, Bravon and Twahida, who are working as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Engagement Officers across Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. They share their own stories, in addition to experiences from the people they are working with. 

Please note during the discussion, the 'BAME' acronym is occasionally used to describe Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.  We understand this acronym is being phased out as part of Welsh Government's Race Equality Action Plan for Wales, and we will continue to work with our partners and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to ensure the way we talk and write about ethnicity is appropriate. 

Heddiw rydyn ni’n cwrdd ag Abbie, Bravon a Twahida, sy’n gweithio fel Swyddogion Ymgysylltu Du, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig ar draws Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, Rhondda Cynon Taf a Merthyr Tudful. Maen nhw’n rhannu’u straeon eu hunain, yn ogystal â phrofiadau gan y bobl y maen nhw’n gweithio gyda nhw. 

Nodwch os gwelwch yn dda fod yr acronym ‘BAME’ yn cael ei ddefnyddio’n achlysurol yn ystod y drafodaeth i ddisgrifio cymunedau Du, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig. Rydyn ni’n cael ar ddeall fod yr acronym hwn yn cael ei ollwng yn raddol fel rhan o Gynllun Gweithredu Cydraddoldeb Hil Cymru Llywodraeth Cymru, a byddwn ni’n parhau i weithio gyda’n partneriaid a chymunedau Du, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig i sicrhau fod y ffordd y byddwn ni’n siarad am ethnigrwydd ac yn ysgrifennu amdano’n addas.