Crappy day

[lulu]

Hi guys,

after a good day yesterday talking about renting my friends house while we went on a shopping trip. Talking about stuff she will leave and how soon they can get me in there, I woke up this morning to get a text saying I would have to wait a little longer to move in........ok thats not so bad as it will still be pretty quick. Then later on in the day I spoke to the council and found out that rather than getting most of the rent paid by housing benefit, like the online calculator said, I would only get £370 a month paid - the rent is £700 or something close to that to cover her mortgage payments.

So, its not looking so good at the moment. The most I could afford on that would be 550 a month, leaving me to have to find 180 a month mysef. She hasnt text back yet but I get the feeling its not gonna happen so Im back to square 1 and stuck in the homeless unit.

Had lots of tears and feeling very low

 

[keli]

I'm sorry it seems to have fallen through with your friend house, try and stay strong. You really never know what's around the corner, thats it the house you need. xxx

 

[lulu]

I really dont want to be in the unit much longer. I caught one of the girls being off with jack the other day and having the baby in there is not really an option i want to think about.

My room is small, this women I mentioned doesnt consider anyone but her and her daughter and I can feel myself getting more and more depressed every day. I just wish something would go right!

 

[Suzie and Faith]

I can't imagine how tough it must be for you.
Is it worth hanging on at the unit for a council place that will be a lot cheaper?

I really hope everything sorts itself out for you hun xxxxxxxx

 

[lulu]

If I can still rent my friends house than i will do that rather than wait for a council place.

I really dont want to have the baby in the unit. I know i wouldnt cope and would hate every minute as its bad enough now.

Why cant things go right. Im so scared!

 

[sarah113]

 

[keli]

Lets bubs stays put until you find the right place, sure you won't be in there for much longer can't imagine how hard it must be for you but it is a means to an end.. a happier live for you, jack and baby just hang onto that things can only get better xx

 

[MissSara]

Awww hun im sorry to hear this, just when things were looking up and seemed to be going well.

I'm sure it wont come to you having baby in the unit, what about going into the council office and demanding to be sat down and speak to someone face to face so you know exactly how long you will be waiting, or even if they are willing to pay the rent to get you out of the unit until they find you one of their properties???

 

[lulu]

I have been told I am priority when a temporary house comes back but apparently they are not getting the keys back very quickly on the ones that are available - again, just my luck.

They offered to pay the rent on a cottage I found, but the landlord would not accept it. They can pay the rent and bond for me but all the private lets and estate agent lets I have enquired about either wont accept the councils bond and rent payment or wont accept children

 

[MissSara]

What if you didn't tell them it was from the council????
I know my friend had some of her rent paid for her and she has it paid into her account so her landlord gets the money from her.

Maybe they could do that, although i don't agree with lying i can't see it doing any harm, they are still getting their money and you have a roof over your head.

 

[lulu]

You can do that with housing benefit once your in but not the initial bond and 1st months rent, I checked. It has to be paid direct to landlord or agent.

 

[fuffins1981]

Aaaww lulu

I really feel for you. I really hope this situation works out for you and soon. I cnnot imaine how you are feeling. You have been through enough already!

 

[sarah2807]

Sorry to hear this hun. I hope you find somehing soon. You are coping so well in such a difficult situation.

 

[BeckyJ]

hope u get summat sorted soon x

 

[Keano_Forever]

Hang on in there - it will be worth it, if you go back now you will regret it forever Lulu.

You are doing fine

Have you made a self referral for a social worker? She will boost you along no problem. What about your health visitor/midwife? Did you get your letters of support?