To be sad about what was said to me today

[Luceeviejayne]

I have been lucky enough to get the keys for a new build from the council. It has a mix of private rent, council and home buyers. Some of the houses are still being built. Today I was waiting outside to get the keys and some builders went past in a car and said something along the lines of ‘…getting a house from the council’ and laughed really loud. I have been very lucky after fleeing DV with a 3 year old and I feel really upset and embarrassed

I was 15 walking just in the Town centre and a typical 'white van' slowed down beside me, two guys in it, one said 'is that you doing exercise?' and drove off. I've never been overweight and it didn't really make sense why they said that at the time. I think some people just try and make others feel bad for no reason at all. I'm sorry that your experience stopped you doing what you enjoy.

OP I escaped DV and am now many miles away in a council flat, ground floor, peacefully re building my life.

Keeping safe is a valid choice, don't let horrible builders ignorance spoil your new joy. And

Good luck.

Enjoy your lovely new home and remember, if it wasn’t for people needing new homes, those rude men would be out of work. 💐

I worked for a Housing Association for over 10 years. The general public perception of people who live in social accommodation is utter BS, and totally undeserved. As for the pathetic excuses for 'men' (who wouldn't have had the guts to say a single word to you unless they were safely in their van with a mate), their opinions are worth less than the shit on my shoe.

Congratulations on a very well deserved, safe new home, I hope that you have many happy days ahead.

Nevermind what other people have to say about it. You have what you need and that's the supports that are provided in your country, there's no shame in claiming that help. Opinions are like a'holes. Everyone's got one and alot of them stink🤢

Ignore them. Grow a thicker skin and enjoy your new home.

Don’t let them piss on your parade. This is a milestone moment you should be celebrating.

I would be upset too but try to remind myself they haven’t walked a mile in my shoes.

congrats on providing a safe and happy home for the two of you xxx

If the builders are ones working on the new build houses, you could complain to the house building company, they may find out who was on site that day and give them a warning.
Otherwise just enjoy your new home and forget about the judgemental idiots.

Congratulations on being given the opportunity to start a new life in your lovely new home. You deserve every opportunity to make a happier future. The people who made the comments to you were rude and out of order. As has been mentioned on this thread, there are some people who engineer circumstances that make them eligible for council housing and whose household expenses ( all or most of them) are paid for by the tax payer. I know several people who represent this. At the same time, there are people who are working full time and more and are not entitled to social housing or any gov support; yet they are living on the edge financially and are not in a position to get a mortgage. I know several people in these circumstances also. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that some people perceive that the allocation of social housing/gov support is unfair

How many more women are we going to hear about "fleeing domestic violence"? Who is doing anything about the perpetrators?

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