How is everybody else coping with the new increases?

[cavewoman2026]

Hiya,

single mum here, working full time but barely surviving. Got two young children. I shop for food via Lidl, clothes are from Vinted, make the most of parks and libraries but I’ve been getting the feeling lately if not being able to carry on. Everything is so expensive and I don’t even have a car or go on holiday. I’m so tired. I get help towards housing but that’s about it. I look around me and everyone seems to be going on skiing holidays, have massive houses etc (Happy for them of course)

How is everybody else coping? How do you feel with the increases in energy and food prices? Council tax is going up too. It’s all so depressing.

taking walks in nature and releasing everything is man made and temporary makes me feel better for a short while.

You need to up your hours. You'll get 85% of your childcare paid so you can definitely improve your income. You can use £100 a week of wrap-around care and it only costs you £15.

Have you applied to your local council for Crisis and Hardship funds? It won't hurt to apply and may give you a little support.