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  • MultiFuelBurner
    MultiFuelBurner Posts: 2,928 Forumite
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    It's a great thing to do, well done.

    But once the dust has settled you must make sure that she has reported this incident as you don't want this coming back onto your doorstep.
  • FreeBear
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    MultiFuelBurner said: But once the dust has settled you must make sure that she has reported this incident as you don't want this coming back onto your doorstep.
    Police are involved - Apparently, several neighbours dialed 999 and did their best to remove Miss A before the (ex) partner unalived her. In the time it took for the police to arrive, the flat was totally trashed, and Miss A only managed to recover a small suitcase of clothes/belongings.
    Her courage will change the world.

    Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.
  • Emily_Joy
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    We keep a little inflatable bed just in case we have more guests than beds available. It is a good bit more comfortable than the floor.
  • FreeBear
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    Emily_Joy said:
    We keep a little inflatable bed just in case we have more guests than beds available. It is a good bit more comfortable than the floor.
    Same here. I have a choice of a camping mat, single inflatable, or a double. Miss A slept just fine on the double last night, although she did comment that it was a bit warm in the lounge.
    Local council are only offering temporary accommodation in a homeless shelter for a few nights. She doesn't currently meet their requirements for longer term help as she doesn't have any connections in this area. Currently exploring other options, but even house shares are in short supply - Used to be 150-180 people looking for accommodation on spareroom in *this area. Today, it is over 400, and Christmas is always a bad time of year to be looking anyway.

    Her courage will change the world.

    Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.
  • Emily_Joy
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    edited 12 December 2023 at 4:31PM
    FreeBear said: Local council are only offering temporary accommodation in a homeless shelter for a few nights. She doesn't currently meet their requirements for longer term help as she doesn't have any connections in this area. Currently exploring other options, but even house shares are in short supply - Used to be 150-180 people looking for accommodation on spareroom in this area. Today, it is over 400, and Christmas is always a bad time of year to be looking anyway.

    As someone who slept in airports many many times, I would never complain about the lounge being too warm :D
    Is there maybe Emmaus Charity nearby, if so, could they help by chance?
  • Skiddaw1
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    FreeBear said:
    Skiddaw1 said: Incidentally, you a bloke? Don't know why but I'd always thought you were female.
    Don't have the balls for that job. just a grumpy old bear losing hair & teeth. But still got the claws :*

    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:)
  • sheramber
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    As she moved to be closer to family can they not help her?
  • FreeBear
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    sheramber said: As she moved to be closer to family can they not help her?
    Family moved elsewhere just over a year later. Not that they would have had space to accommodate Miss A anyway.


    Her courage will change the world.

    Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.
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