Home Folder needs Repairing

I cant log in as I get the following message "Your home folder, which is protected by FireVault, didn't open. It needs to be repaired.
TO repair the folder and continue logging in, click OK to login"
I clicked ok but no luck logging in

Hi markjjpp2828,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that you are receiving an alert that your home folder needs repair. In this situation, I would recommend reading over and working through the suggested troubleshooting steps in the attached article. 
Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4: FileVault - How to verify or repair a home directory image - Apple Support
Best regards,
Joe

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