You poor thing............. I just read your post on my 'benefit scrounge thread' and it brought a tear to my eye! Why do bad things happen to good people, it dosnt seem fair!

I really hope you sort out your problems soon and that you feel a little more positive. Damn that landlord.. He deserves a kicking, hasnt he got a heart?

Best of luck hun xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Awe thank you for your kind words... I don't think I could tell you what they mean right now. It's just a rough patch at the moment. I do know that... it's just so hard to stay positive sometimes.

I had meant to reply to tell you I thought you really should not feel bad at all for applying for what ever you are entitled to. I mean I'll be honest and say I'm happy to work and pay taxes if I knew it went to all the wonderful dedicated mums who struggle to make a difference in the world by taking the time to raise their children. (and I in no way shape or form mean to be a critic of mums who are out to work). I live in Surrey as well and I completely understand about rent, I pay 800 for our little two bed house, and I supplied all the white goods except this stupid cooker.
Just I suppose where I had hoped to go with my response is it is really kind of mean how people make you feel when I bet they just have never been your shoes, and it's tough but man I wish we could all put aside some of our judgements. I know some people try to take what they shouldn't but most everyone I've ever met is just trying desperatly to get by and do right by their los.

Best wishes and I hope you and your family are well.

xx