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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”
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Cannot believe that the bairn has had her DLA taken away! How can they justify that? :mad:
Totally agree with beanielou fight and get it back, if you need a hand let us know ok?BUGGRITMILLENIUMHANDANDSHRIMP I TOLD EM! - Foul Ole Ron
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The first step is to put in a Mandatory Reconsideration.
You must do this within 28 days of the decision being made.
Pick out the main points that you disagree with & pop it in a letter to them headed Mandatory Decision & include any up to date medical evidence that you may have.
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Cannot believe that the bairn has had her DLA taken away! How can they justify that?
Can't understand it either.Have adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.0 -
Definitely fight it, it might take energy, but that energy will be sapped by struggling to afford everything."Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0
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I'm really sorry about the DLA, how ridiculous :mad:. I know it takes energy to fight these things but maybe someone at the CAB will be able to help you.Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
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Thanks all x
Feeling a bit Meh! I hate being so skint
Anyway kids all fed and playing nice. Lets hope it lasts. I need to make soup today with some very sad looking fridge bits. Nipped to the supermarket for bread, eggs and potatoes. That's all we picked up too no sneaky extras this weekend
Arrived home to a lovely parcel from another MSE'r much appreciated
and hidden away for Xmas. Thank you so much
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
Being skint is horrible. You are doing a great job with making things stretch and not go to waste, though, and the kids are content, which helps.
You mentioned going to work again - would that be the same place you were before? It seemed to suit you well, it was just that the timing didn't work out with everything else you had going on. Or are you looking at something different?I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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You must fight the decision about the little one's DLA, don't just let it go. I hope you'll be able to get some help with it.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0
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Afternoon
Cherry not sure about work, Old place would have me back but I'm not sure how it would fit in around smalls and I'd feel awful having time off when it was needed. Such a whirlwind of thoughts
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Forgot to say I have requested the MR of the DLA. I think something must have gone wrong somewhere as when I called to ask about the decision some things didn't make sense. Fingers crossed x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
Anyway Sunday again. Wish the weekends didn't go so fast
We really haven't achieved anything either. I always feel guilty when its been a weekend at home (other than popping to the supermarket) but it's just so cold! and all 3 are still drowning in a cold and chest infections. All in good form though.
We have done homework and baked biscuits I guess that counts as a small win.
Have got a few things in my Amazon basket for DS for Xmas will try to survey to cover them and then Xmas should be done. I will keep hunting the charity shops for the famous pig figures and things for youngest (why are they so expensive new) and will probably add some stationary bits in for DD.
I still haven't made cards to send We must finish them soon we don't have many to send mainly teachers/school friends.
I'm amazed how many people have their decorations up already?! Ours won't be up for a couple of weeks yet.
Hope everyone is well
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0
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