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  • pburns1337
    pburns1337 Online Community Member Posts: 36 Contributor

    I have a little expertise there. I spent three years sleeping rough around London from 2001 to 2004 due to mental health issues. At that time, there used to be lots of abandoned cars in the suburbs, so I would sleep in them, cover myself with newspapers and plastic to keep the warm air from my body in. If I couldn't find a car to sleep in I would look for a discarded Travelcard and try to get some sleep on the Tube and the nightbus. Also, I would sit in libraries with a book on my lap and try to get some sleep but the staff would always wake you up if they see you. One of the worst things about being homeless is not getting enough sleep. I was a lot younger then, probably wouldn't be able to survive it so well now.

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 1,628 Championing
  • Schildpad
    Schildpad Online Community Member Posts: 161 Empowering

    @Amberpearl I am so sorry for your loss ..

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 2,963 Championing

    God my worst fear so vunerable that must have been so harrowing and you see the good and bad of people everyone going about there day like your invisible I always give money as it terrifying to be in that situation are you ok now with accommodation your a warrior surviving that there is a guy for 9 years he's been on the streets doesn't ask for anything he's so strong I always thought if we was all made homeless tomorrow we'd be asking him where to go how to survive but now people see him as invisible I see him as a warrior

  • Marydoll5
    Marydoll5 Online Community Member Posts: 635 Championing

    @Amberpearl I'm really sorry to hear Toby has crossed the rainbow bridge. Hope you get cremation sorted soon and as inexpensively as possible.

    It's 3 degrees today and raining. Doesn't feel any warmer!

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 1,628 Championing
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,127 Championing

    I'm so sorry to hear about your cat @Amberpearl


    For me it's gin time

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 1,628 Championing
  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 2,963 Championing

    I feel for you I love my dogs so much and feel for you I know that pain

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 60,274 Championing

    Morning everyone

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 1,628 Championing

    I feel like something is now missing from my life

    I miss him so much

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 1,628 Championing

    Good morning all

    I feel empty without Toby

    The cats are the only thing that keeps me going

    I'm. Feeling cold again and keep going to the toilet

  • Teigr
    Teigr Online Community Member Posts: 4,677 Championing

    Morning all.

  • Teigr
    Teigr Online Community Member Posts: 4,677 Championing

    Have you managed to contact the vet @Amberpearl ?

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 1,628 Championing

    Yes he be cremated

    So sad it's so awful losing anyone

  • Elvisdog
    Elvisdog Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected

    @Amberpearl, im so sorry to read about your loss. I understand how upsetting it is to lose a much loved pet. They become such an important part of our life. I've been really upset even when having to have my guinea pigs put down due to illness after 7 years. I had insurance for my dog who is 13yrs now but it became so expensive when he was 8ys I had to cancel the policy. I never claimed for anything yet the cost is horrendous. I hope the next part of your cats journey goes smoothly. I'm registered with the PDSA they do a wonderful job. I always believe that my much loved pets are still with me in spirit. Sending you a text hug.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 8,629 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Morning everyone! Nice to see some new faces here too, welcome. 😁

    I'm so sorry to hear about Toby @Amberpearl it's always tough losing a furry family member like that.

    And apologies I was off for the weekend so couldn't answer your question about the Disability Energy Support team. They can't pay your bills for you, but they can help you manage costs, set up payment plans and generally help in a tonne of ways that I just know will be useful for you. So please send them a message when you feel able to, it's horrible knowing you're so cold.

  • Elvisdog
    Elvisdog Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected

    @ShadowyBramble thank you for your reply. It's lovely to connect with you. Im new to the site and it's been a privilege to get to know everyone.

  • Elvisdog
    Elvisdog Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected

    @Sandy_123 it's not frosty hear today but it still feels really cold. I'm wearing pjs, slippers and dressing gown and I'm still thinking of using my electric throw brrrr.