Real-life stories: facing homelessness
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Becky and Tiarna
‘Soon after our daughter Tiarna was born, we were made homeless when we were evicted from our rented flat. I am trying to make a better future for her, but I am at my wits end and see no way out.’
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Kris and Kelly
‘Losing our home is something that I didn’t think would ever happen to us, but it did. We were made homeless a week before Christmas. Without Shelter’s help, I wouldn’t have a home for my family.’
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Natalie
‘When my landlord evicted me and my three year old daughter from my rented home, all the council could offer us was a room in a homelessness hostel. I’m only keeping things together because of my daughter.’
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Melvyn and Janet
‘We’re afraid of losing our home since we were sold an unaffordable mortgage and can’t make the repayments. The stress has damaged Melvyn’s health and turned our retirement into a nightmare.’
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Natalie
‘We’re already stretched to the limit with the rising cost of living – and now we’re facing a rent increase. We have no hope of ever getting an affordable home. All I am asking for is a fair deal for my family.’
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Sandra
‘Christmas is all about families being together in their homes. But I’m scared I will have to uproot my four year old son from our local community because I can’t find an affordable place to live.’
