Hi guys.
In April of this year I took full-time custody of my son, as his mum was struggling to cope and she was getting angry and social services were involved, so I gave up my job and embarked on a new life with my son. His mum and I have been separated for a few years, but I always had my son regularly and we have a strong bond.
Because I took my son, my old landlord immediately began eviction proceedings, I stood my ground and long story short my old landlord found me another place, paid 6 months rent to smooth things over and everyone was happy. My new place was an apartment and I was on the middle floor. It wasn't long before several neighbours were complaining about my son constantly to my new landlord and they wanted us out. Again I stood my ground and again this landlord found me another place and paid 6 months rent for me. I know this is hard to believe, but it is true.
Which brings us to our current home where we have lived for about a month and now my new neighbours are complaining once again. The thing is my son really isn't that bad. He doesn't really talk, but he's a good kid, always happy and it hasn't helped that he has had chicken pox for the last 10 days meaning I've kept him in this nice weather, but I just feel like people expect us not to make any noise and once again I am in a flat with someone below me who is complaining (I only asked her yesterday if everything was ok and she said it's a little noisy) and next door. Today I get a phone call from the letting agency informing me that the lady below and next door have complained to my landlord.
Obviously I will stand my ground, but this is making me feel like a failure when the truth is my son has improved so much since he has been with me, almost saying a few words now, always happy as he doesn't get shouted out anymore and I just feel like I am walking on eggshells again.
My son will be 5 next week. I really don't want to move again and I like this flat we are currently in, but what can I do?
Thank you.
* This post was edited by MNHQ*