I have never had any dealings with social services - so I have no experience or knowledge of them. However, I have now reached the point when I simply cannot cope and I wondered if they were the people to offer help and support.
In short - partner of 20 years walked out two years ago. I have very serious health issues (incurable lymphoma) which is worsened by stress. My daughter has firmly refused to see her dad and we are left in a jointly owned house I cannot maintain properly (but I will be worse off if we sell) - plus my daughter can be extremely challenging. I can't work - although I am trying to write a little bit from home. My income is miserable.
I am always exhausted, on a chemo regime and quite honestly I feel psychologically, emotionally and physically spent. If I do contact SS - what is it they can do? I just don't know where to turn.
Thank you all so much - I am so confident in your collective wisdom.
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Punkatheart · 07/05/2013 00:14
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