gothgodess
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that is fantastic news. I hope everything goes well.
The lowest point of my life.
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Carl, that is brilliant news, I am so happy for you! I hope it turns out to be a good home for you.
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Glad to hear that everything is starting to come together for you!!
I've suffered depression and sometimes it feels like that black cloud wont ever leave... but believe me it does... I've come out the other side and I'm confident you will too, especially now that your housing has been sorted. Good luck!
I've suffered depression and sometimes it feels like that black cloud wont ever leave... but believe me it does... I've come out the other side and I'm confident you will too, especially now that your housing has been sorted. Good luck!
Good news indeed.
Forgive me for asking, and please don't take offence. I struggle to come to terms with the fact that you have lived in a tent for seven months, through the winter.
I can't imagine what kind of friends or family you have that would allow you to do that, surely they at least have a floor where you can throw a sleeping bag for the night. I've refrained from asking this previously because I didn't want to add to your discomfort. It just strikes me as callous that people can treat you this way.
The only explanation I have been able to garner is that thing on you AV, surely you put it away when you go visiting?
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Forgive me for asking, and please don't take offence. I struggle to come to terms with the fact that you have lived in a tent for seven months, through the winter.
I can't imagine what kind of friends or family you have that would allow you to do that, surely they at least have a floor where you can throw a sleeping bag for the night. I've refrained from asking this previously because I didn't want to add to your discomfort. It just strikes me as callous that people can treat you this way.
The only explanation I have been able to garner is that thing on you AV, surely you put it away when you go visiting?
Will's
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Wills said:Good news indeed.
Forgive me for asking, and please don't take offence. I struggle to come to terms with the fact that you have lived in a tent for seven months, through the winter.
I can't imagine what kind of friends or family you have that would allow you to do that, surely they at least have a floor where you can throw a sleeping bag for the night. I've refrained from asking this previously because I didn't want to add to your discomfort. It just strikes me as callous that people can treat you this way.
The only explanation I have been able to garner is that thing on you AV, surely you put it away when you go visiting?
Will's
I did imagine that many of the people in this thread wanted to air that very same question. All I can say, is that I will still talk and see my family, but I can never forgive them for leaving me in a tent over christmas.
The thought of me leaving anyone of my family in a tent over christmas, if I had a home, wouldn't even be an option. There reasoning that the second time was my own fault may or may not be acurate, but there understanding leaves a lot to be desired. My family have never been close, but that is no excuse.
Anyway, I'm going to build another life for myself and move on from this depressing point of my life. Now all I want is a job and someone to share my life with in later years. I know, that's asking a bit much. lol
Carl
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You know I once told a psychologist I "couldn't" do something. I never forgot his reply. He said, "Fifteen years ago I literally laid in a gutter, drunk and homeless. I had the good grace to meet my wife, who pulled me up by my bootstraps. I sobered up, and she worked to put me through college. I now have a wife, a child, a wonderful job so never, ever say you can't." I try to remember this when my depression is deep.
I wish only the best for you, the roof over your head is the first step. One step at a time my friend.
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cookiejar said:You know I once told a psychologist I "couldn't" do something. I never forgot his reply. He said, "Fifteen years ago I literally laid in a gutter, drunk and homeless. I had the good grace to meet my wife, who pulled me up by my bootstraps. I sobered up, and she worked to put me through college. I now have a wife, a child, a wonderful job so never, ever say you can't." I try to remember this when my depression is deep.
I wish only the best for you, the roof over your head is the first step. One step at a time my friend.
Cookie
Thank you Cookiejar, that was a touching response. I will get on with my life, and I will succeed. I've been to the bottom, I want to see what it's like at the top now.
Carl
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Once we all hit bottom, the only way we can go is up.
I am glad that you will have a new roof over your head, and that everything continues to go better for you. My prayers will continue to be with you Carl.
I am glad that you will have a new roof over your head, and that everything continues to go better for you. My prayers will continue to be with you Carl.
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This is a good example of how the council care. They have given me an apartment/flat but they didn't have anyone to show me around it, until tuesday of next week. Yet they know I'm living in a tent.
So, for at least another four more days I'm homeless. You'd think even if they were really busy that one of them would hand the keys over, and let me move in without being given a guided tour. Not council policy I'm afraid.
Bureaucratic bullshit.
Carl
So, for at least another four more days I'm homeless. You'd think even if they were really busy that one of them would hand the keys over, and let me move in without being given a guided tour. Not council policy I'm afraid.
Bureaucratic bullshit.
Carl
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I was in a similar situation, 3 kids, living in a caravan... a 3 bed house was allocated after 5 years of waiting... took them 3 weeks to hand over the keys... every day I walked past the house taking the kids to school, peeping in the windows, itching to move in.
Think positive... only a few more days...
Think positive... only a few more days...
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Carl East said:
Bureaucratic bullshit is a nice way of saying it.
If they want to help like they say, they can have some one on hand all the time. I still hope the best for you Carl, and when you do get settled, you need to write a good long letter to the council about the policy.
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Indeed. Guided tour? WHat the blazes is that good for? I mean, it's not bloody likely that you would say, "Oh no, this will not do. I'd just rather go back to my tent thankyouvarymuch.", now is it? Bloody paperwork wakers.Carl East said:
Hang in there Carl, you have only one way to go. Upwards, and patiently so. I've been through enough muck (never homeless, but pretty close to it) in the past to know that buerocrats are the same all over the world, and that your best bet is to make sure that you are securely housed, got a job and pay taxes. Then, seek up the dimwits who handled your "case" and demand some answers.
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Congratulations, Carl
Hang in there. It's not long now.
Hang in there. It's not long now.
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Well, I might not be around for a while after tonight, because I'm moving into my new home tomorrow, and I'll lose the use of my brothers computer.
It might be a while before I can get my own, so until then dudes/dudettes I'll catch ya later.
Be good.
Carl
It might be a while before I can get my own, so until then dudes/dudettes I'll catch ya later.
Be good.
Carl
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Hi ya guys/gals, I've just borrowed my brothers computer again, just so that I can update you all.
I've finished decorating the apartment, and I've got most of the furniture I need. The only things I need now are a cooker, a washing machine and a computer.
I managed to get a nice grant for £450 which I got carpet and several house hold things with, including a tv, video and an xbox which doubles as a dvd.
Today, a local charity gave me a sofa and a double bed. They also gave me curtains. So, all in all things are looking up. I just need to get a job now.
Hope all is well with you guys/gals.
Keep smiling.
Carl
I've finished decorating the apartment, and I've got most of the furniture I need. The only things I need now are a cooker, a washing machine and a computer.
I managed to get a nice grant for £450 which I got carpet and several house hold things with, including a tv, video and an xbox which doubles as a dvd.
Today, a local charity gave me a sofa and a double bed. They also gave me curtains. So, all in all things are looking up. I just need to get a job now.
Hope all is well with you guys/gals.
Keep smiling.
Carl
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Carl East said:
Hi, Carl!
It's great to hear from you, and wonderful to know that you're getting sorted. I was thinking about you only yesterday. Now just hurry and get back online full time. Priorities you know, my dear.
All the best, and may things continue to be onward and upward for you.
Lou
