General Chat

I hope this thread has done what i hoped it would do, make us all realise that people become homeless for so many reasons . if it has removed some of the stigma attached to the homeless, then i am glad i put this thread up. When i sit with the residents at my centre, and i hear the sad events of how they ended up at the centre, i am crying inside for them, the things i hear are heartbreaking at times. There are some wonderful people on this board, who have helped with the homeless at christmas, have sent gifts for my residents for xmas, and who have helped me personally. To all you lovely folk. thank you. Shirley Ann.

I feel like saying been there done that but things do pick up. We were homeless with a 2 year old and another about to be born so I had to burden my mum with all our hosehold furniture and us for a few months. We were fortunate enough to get a mortgage as we were in a desperate situation. But things progressed. We were living in Kent at the time when the house prices were rocketing so we managed to seel our house pay of the mortgage and have enough money left to buy a small terrace house up north. Feel like we sacrifised a lot by moving away from all our relations but at least now we will never be homeless as we own this little place out right. However it then turns onto my daughter and her 2 year son who became homeless. We then had the worry of sorting her out. We had to come up with a deposit for her and be guarantors for her private rented place. This annoys me as she is totally british but cant get a council property when you see all this immigrants being housed. ALthough I suppose that is another issue. Good luck Gloria

Hi Haven't read all the replies but you could try Housing associations they are many if not the sally army may help you, i have worked in Housing Homeless its not that bad they are there to support you, if you do need to present yourself as homeless because of you children's age they may need to present themselfs as homeless it depends where you live, but the housing office will support you and advise you, it is sad that the people that have caused this have'nt been made to pay up, if you know who they are sue themxx

Shirley, i have just read all of this thread, and i just wanted to say that i hope you get something sorted soon. These things do happen to ordinary, decent people, and you are so right to get us to think a bit more and judge a little less. I truley hope you find your own solution soon, and that it all works out better for you in the long run, you surely deserve some luck and happiness. Your son is lucky to have such fantastic parents. Yvette

Hi Good luck in finding a new home. Don't know if it will help but have you tried looking at rightmove(.)co(.)uk? Penny

Thought i would keep you up to date on the housing situation, as someone mailed me to ask me how it was all going,Well i went to veiw a property earlier in the week, it was awful and they were asking £595 a month for it. It seems that you have got to pay about 650 a month to get a decent property these days. I have something else i am looking at , but i have to give it a great deal of thought before i decide what to do. I don't want to jump in feet first and regret it later, i have to take into account that i will have to pay at least £100 council tax on top of what ever rent i have to pay. But i am sure things will work out in the end. Shirley Ann.

thanks Glenys. have a lovely Christmas. Shirley ANN.

Hello Shirley, I haven't added to your thread until now, as it brought back awful memories for me (that's not an accusation!! lol) from early 1990 for several years. I was in a similar situation, through no fault of my own, and which came as a huge shock (ex-husbands gambling came to light, together with huge debts I didn't know he had). I'm just adding to the thread to say, it may take time, but you will come out of this, especially as a stronger person. Regarding doggie, we had to put our two cats into a cattery for some months when we had to sell our house, and the owners of the place (who knew the situation) were very understanding, and gave us discount because of the long time the cats were going to be there. Oops, just been called downstairs to help with something! Better go for now, 'see' you soon. x

I am really much better off than a heck of a lot of people, i do have a roof over my head at the moment, i am warm and i have food in my cupboards and i have my family,I have until April to sort this out so i have loads of time really. Thank you all again for your kind thoughts. Shirley Ann.

Shirley, was just reading this and i remembered your tarot reading, had another read of it, think the last part of the reading is appropriate for now....Be strong, dont worry too much, all will work out with time, we are all here for you. .I do think this is a very important message, it really could happen to anyone-and often does.... God bless you and yours and have a wonderful Christmas and a fab New Year!!! xxxxxxxxxx

Hoped I had been lucky on the Euromillions tonight and I would have helped you out, but no luck, maybe tomorrow on the Lotto. I have my little dream for a while till the first numbers come out and they aren't mine!! Have a nice Christmas Shirley and maybe something will turn up for you soon. Take care, Love Liz

Shirley Ann - leave your thread here for now - don't delete it - not only for the message it passes on, but someone somwhere could just come up with a solution for you :O) Hope you have a reasonably worry free christmas xxxx

Are there any private lets round where you are? They do not always want a large deposit. Or have you tried a housing Association. Goo luck. Granny

Nudged for Fred XXX

Kelly and Bridget, thank you for your kind words. I will be fine, things have a way of working themselves out. once christmas is over i will put my clever head on and sort this mess out. This thread wasn't really about me, it was making a point about people who become Homeless,ordanary people from all walks of life. You are all such nice people and to be truthful i am a little overwhelmed by it all. Thank you all so much. Shirley Ann.

Hi Shirley, Good luck for the future and i hope the new year brings you and your family the joy and happiness you all deserve, especially your son Have a very merry christmas and a great new year. Kelly

Nudge for Pat

twinny they cant be any worse than mine trust me,lol.anyway we can both pitch up tent at blackpool,cant let you be on your own now can i,pmsl[any excuse],xxxxxxxxxxjoy

Joy you wouldn't want my lot at yours they would drive you even more barmey. you are a sweetie .Might pitch my tent on Blackpool beach yet. lol.

im nudging this coz shirl you are the best.cant you come and live in loughborough,thats it....... you guys can live with us,it might be a bit crowded but we,ll manage,lol.easy access to get to blackpool eh.we originally did a half rent half buy,now we own it all,could that be the answer.???? big hug twinny,i,d give my right arm to make this all go away.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxyour other half