I'm so sad. I have a 3yo. I'm a lone parent. His dad abused us both. Raising my beautiful son on my own. Living with a family member and have been for 3 years as can't afford rent. Couldn't go on the council housing list as owned a house with my ex. He refused to sell or buy me out and it took me 3 years to get my name off it. Hardly any equity which went on paying off debts. I earn 30k a year, not bad, but childcare nearly 1k a year and because I earn an OK wage I don't get much universal credit. I pay rent for lodgings every month but because I am with a family member I can't claim UC for it. Finally applied for council housing 6 weeks ago but heard nothing since. Likely I won't be in a high band. I've shared 1 bedroom and a bed with my child for 3 years but apparently not overcrowded as I don't lack 2 or more bedrooms. I need to move out. I'm severely depressed. I'm exhausted. I can't afford to rent and have debts I pay off every month. I would never harm myself but I think about it every day and it is getting me down. I don't know what to do anymore. I am a brilliant mum. I do everything for my child. I just don't know what to do as I can't afford to move out and just don't want to live in this horrible situation anymore. I just want a night on my own. Just once. I want my own bed, and space, and a living room I can walk through and use without feeling awkward.