Need a hand hold

[Imbluedalale]

That’s just it really. I really need a cuddle but that’s not possible so can anybody just support me right now? My mental health is on the floor right now I’ve never felt as low it’s making me feel so ill

And pens . We need pens!
Just spoke to council they was useless as per usual I told them I am on communication with the local MP and they said hey will get a manager to give me a call back xx

Love that PeggyMitchellsCameo,
But it is Doncaster we are talking about, Doncaster town centre for that matter . It wouldn’t surprise me if the pens and pencils were nailed down and you had to have an 80 digit code to get one xx

That's great they are at least escalating to a manager - you are winning!!

And some pens ! ( if we can work out the release code between us )xx

Pens - on it!! We need to get a hacker on board too, to deal with the release codes! 😀

Thank you RaspberryBeretxx,
I’m sure they just think I’m being too snotty as one of them said ‘you can’t have the Ritz’ I know that and it’s not because of them reasons but my reasons are an invalid case . It’s like knocking your head on a brick wall talking to them but I’m not giving up I will keep badgering them until somebody listens . And I will make it clear to anyone I speak to that I am in contact with the MP and she is looking into it . Everybody but them think it’s not suitable for me xx

😂this made me laugh! I could do with some printer paper if we can add that to the list...!

Yay for the manager at the council ringing you back. That's great that the mention of the MP has helped.

Probs because they don’t want to speak to me themselves . As soon as I said my name he put me on hold . I bet he said ‘I’ve got her on phone , the Ritz girl’ xx

You are such a strong, beautiful woman! Do NOT let them get in your head. They’re projecting their sourness onto you because they’re messing up and they know it.

At no point have you asked for the Ritz. You’ve asked for 2 things - safe, and accessible. The police managed that last night. So did I. So they must be able to as well.

I can’t join the brigade from my bed but I can supply pens (that’s my nerdy hobby). I don’t like tea, though - will that get me barred? 😂

You are so awesome - to have this much fight and strength in you after all you've been through, and especially after yesterday! You are getting there!

That comment about the Ritz is APPALLING - honestly, where is their compassion (and professionalism!!).

That's so so rude of them to say that you can't have the Ritz and just shows they're totally not understanding the situation. Just keep remembering all the people who agree with YOU (the police, your support workers, all of us!).

You did make me laugh though with "I've got her on the phone, the Ritz girl"!

Sorry RaspberryBeretxx
but Doncaster council don’t use printing paper it’s classed as a luxury here so we send the request for what we want printing to the London council offices and there is a 450 day turnaround time xx

😂. Oh nooooo! I'll just go with the pens then... Maybe a few biscuits and tea bags.

You won’t get barred, we will make good coffee or hot chocolate if that is what you prefer. 😂

That Ritz comment is disgraceful. When things have settled think about making a complaint to your MP about that. Make a note now of the date and time it was made, for future reference.

Thank you TealPoet,
Your lovely words and help and support mean so much .
I’ll wait until 3ish and I’ll call them back . They actually don’t care if I end up on the streets it’s like I don’t matter .
And you TealPoet have a special pass to join the brigade . You could maybe paint our spoons so we are a ‘chic brigade’ xx

Thank you ChoccieCornflake,
I don’t actually have any fight or strength left but I’m doing all I can to advocate for myself . And maybe , just maybe the council might think twice next time about putting a woman who has had to flee DV in a hostel full of men xx

I’m glad I made you laugh RaspberryBeretxx.
They are definitely not understanding the situation, how can DV not be a contributing factor as to why I don’t want to go there? It makes you wonder if they make it this hard then how many women end up going back to their ex partner? Xx

And how out of step is the comment about the Ritz? My nan used to say that and she’s been dead for 30 years!
I am sat here watching the budget. Not a political statement but while they discuss billions and percentage points there is a lady here who is homeless because she’s been abused. The man is living as if nothing has happened. She has cancer and also cannot walk properly. She has been rescued from suicide yesterday.
Today she has to advocate for herself and a whole group of people who should be co~ordinated to help aren’t. It is an absolute scandal in 2024 that a vulnerable and very poorly lady is being treated this way.
Reading this thread has opened my eyes to so much. It’s not a story in a newspaper it’s someone talking with huge honesty about their life.
This is a lady who contributed to society and is a mum. She’s clearly a very capable person but because of abuse has lost everything.
With good care, help and support this lady can get her life back, build her confidence, be an active mum once more.
She’s not a drain on anyone, her life is valuable and precious.
Hope you don’t mind my words @Imbluedalale

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂xx

I’ve just written it in my notes Apolloneuro.
Thank you.
They just have no compassion whatsoever xx

Good girl. I’m a retired school teacher, don’t mean to be patronising. Xx

PeggyMitchellsCameo,
That has brought tears rolling down my face . To read it in someone else’s words , the fact that you wrote all that down , about me . That you’ve listened and not missed anything out. That somebody whom I’ve never met in person cares about me (sobbing now) thank you @PeggyMitchellsCameo thank you so much xx

Apolloneuro,
I don’t think that at all! I am very appreciative of your advice and help, thank you xx

Hang in there lovely!
You are amazing and doing SO well, I know it doesn't feel like it right now but you really are

You are making life difficult for the people at the council and they are getting it in the neck because they have messed up, hopefully the MP will help

Wish there was more I could do but I'm miles away from you, I will just keep cheering u on and sending love

Please try and eat something nice ....send out for something?? Xx