Is moving 200 miles away a good idea?

[26mumof2]

I need some advice,I'm a single parent to a 2 year old and 4 year old,I'm currently unemployed and live in a high rise flat with my kids. The building my flat is in is unsafe and a fire risk due to the cladding,I have spoke to my local council and housing association and the only options are to privately rent which I cant do as very little money or to wait until they cladding is sorted out. Or which I would love to do but am very scared is to move 200 miles away where my housing association can move me into a better accommodation which would be a house with a garden which would be amazing. The only issue is with being on benefits and not having savings or much money if I was to move there I would have to sell all my stuff as I couldn't afford to move it all there. I know this sounds crazy but would going on a train for 4 hours with 2 kids and only clothes some toys and personal things to start a new life be crazy. I don't have anyone else to ask for advice i just don't want to be awake all night anymore worried that there's going to be a fire and we all die as the building is unsafe. Please dont judge me just want some advice 🙂

Is dc's dad in the picture? If not, then absolutely that's not crazy and could well be the new start everyone hopes for. There's obviously no guarantees but having a house and garden sounds amazing and if the current building is unsafe then it's definitely worth considering.

If Dc's father is around it becomes a lot more complicated and you should at least discuss things with him. I believe he can even block a move if its deemed to negatively affect his contact although the fact the current house is unsafe might mean you're fine to do it anyway. Either way I'd contact a solicitor and see what's what.

I would do it.

yes 100 percent do it!

yes 100 percent do it!

yes 100 percent do it!

Do it. Space, less worry. A fresh start for you. Go for it

Do it, think of it like an adventure.

With young DC you will hopefully easily meet new people etc so I would go for it! Can't imagine the fear you are feeling living where you are.

I would research the area you would be moved to and get some honest opinions on here in a separate post about the estate you would be moving to.

I would look at crime rates for that area . There used to be a way to get help with moving costs. A man with a van on fb would be possibly a cheaper option.

I would do it, the law would agree if it's better quality of life for your children.