Just wish the universe would give me a break

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I'm skint, I'm so in debt, my life is a mess. I've been selling bits and pieces that I've scraped together on Vinted for pennies trying to chip away at my overdraft. Sold some books for £5, went to post it at the evri drop shop at a one stop - parked in the wrong car park, missed a small sign and just got a £60 parking fine, had no idea, genuinely believed I was parking in the right place - think facade of shops - so I'm up a fiver but now down £60. Just wish the universe would give me a break. Not quite sure how I'm going to get to the end of the month now. That's right, September 2nd, and I have no idea how I'm going to make it to the end of the month. What's the point. Why bother.

Appeal the parking fine. You had a migraine attack, had to stop the car for safety reasons. You suddenly vomited in your car, had to stop to get something to clean up. That sort of thing. I successfully appealed one that said I parked and left the car park though they had no proof I’d left just a photo of my empty car. Good luck.

I’m so sorry.

is there any way you can phone and try to challenge the fine? Or ask if you can pay it in instalments?

I hear you anyway. There are days when it does feel like the world is out to get you. I hope things pick up for you soon. Could you try selling on gumtree or facebook marketplace so people can collect?

Are you getting everything you should be in benefits? Worth checking because stuff changes!

I’m sorry. We are having difficulties as well and it’s so hard on a daily basis.

I would try to appeal the fine. Worst they can say is no

Appeal the fine, worst that can happen is they say now. Sometimes it can definitely like there's someone 'up there' taking the piss....I've had a shitty week myself too so know what you're saying. Just gotta keep going though and at some point things will get better, they always do. Life can be a real bitch sometimes though! Hope things improve for you soon x

*No...not now. Obviously 🙄

I went online to appeal it, they have a video on there of me walking to the (wrong)shop. What's galling is I could have parked on the street for free for an hour but genuinely thought this was the right place to park. The signage I missed is below circled red. My stupid mistake, my fault, not expecting pity, don't know why I even posted, I'm bound to get my arse handed to me.

Not entitled to any benefits at all.

Yes will try Gumtree and marketplace in future, I won't be making this mistake again.

It's just one damned thing after another. I feel sick to my stomach.

I parked on the far right because the one stop is around that corner on the right.

It’s shit. Sorry OP.

I'd definitely try and challenge the fine. It's worth a go at least.
Sorry it's so shit for you. I hope things look up for you soon.

There were only a few options to chose from on the online appeal, one being that I didn't get a ticket on my windscreen so I chose that one. The others weren't really applicable.