Today is the day I go into emergency accommodation (hotel) with my babies

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So today I’m going into emergency accommodation. I fled DV this time last year and thought I’d get a property by now so my parents said I could stay here short term. They’re 60 odd and it’s getting unbareable to be living here with us all under one roof as it’s their home they want to relax and I have my two very wild and lovely child like children running riot just being kids! I have taken the steps to go into emergency accommodation to then secure temp accommodation and then finally our forever home.

I feel so bad putting my daughter through this move as she’s older and will realise the moving around. My son is a baby so he wont remember it at all.

im nervous and I haven’t yet found out where I’m going.. I think I’m just posting to deal with nerves to be honest! I could be here upto 30-40 weeks they have told me due to shortages on temp accommodation 😫. Urgh.. here goes…

I love that you met your DH and are happily married. I’m sorry you suffered DV😔. I am so happy for you now that you’re happy and healed though ❤️

Yes, thevshelters were full and the wefare hotels served as temp accommodation. She met her now dp at a park, he relocated though work to a differant part of the country and took her and her baby with him. Thankfull for him.

Glad things worked out better for you regarding the emgency accommodation and wrll done for fleeing the DV I knew chapter in your life that will get better as time gos on. My dd has been through simlar you will get there 💐

I have added a few pics of my own temporary accommodation it was a few years ago now . I think emgency/temporary accommodation is getting worse as time gos on .

One pic is a rat for warning

Aww sending you a big hug at a confusing time. Be proud that you have done the absolute best thing for you and your DC
All your DD needs is you to feel safe and secure. You are her constant.
Better times are coming.. you'll see the beginning very soon.
Warmest wishes to you

Makes me furious. I get that temp accom is going to be fairly basic, but the system is fucked. Unscrupulous landlords and hoteliers, charging drowning councils extortionate sums for filthy pits full of vermin and furniture that a charity shop wouldn't accept.

It's like a slap in the face when all you want is a safe, clean space to try and gather some strength.

Honestly, the lack of accountability these people have is appalling.

Omg😮!

I am so unbelievably sorry that you had to go through that. My heart breaks on how you must have felt and how scared you were. Well done for sticking It out and getting through this nightmare. I hope everything is so much better for you and DD now! 🩷

I got goosebumps off this story. You took the absolute necessary steps to protect yourself. I’m so glad you did. You never know how that story would have need… look at you now happy and thriving. What an inspiration you are xx

It's all good now thank you. The journey can be rough. I'm glad you got somewhere better . Hopefully your long term temporary will be good definitely think about the longer goal and the long term outcome which will be a secure hone for you and the children.

Don't feel guilty, just feel proud you've taken steps to escape. It takes a lot of guts and determination. Good luck and sending you lots of positivity.

Absolutely agree. We have our priorities all wrong in this society.

Thank you lovely xx

No he wont be that picky. Every room in the hotel will be a shit hole. There's several hotels like that in a city near me. Even the junkies complain about the stage of it

I’m sorry. Why are your parents letting you go through this. I know it’s not ideal but I would always take my children in. Best of luck

Sorry OP - bug yes, these are the shit holes local authorities are placing single mothers in. Been there and got the t-shirt