I've lived in this house for nearly twelve years but it's not my home, I was forced to leave my home to come and live here. I moved into my home when my son was four years old, he grew up there, my favorite dog is buried there. I tried to move back approx six years ago, but the Council said no, as I don't qualify for a place with two bedrooms.
My home was a corner plot with a massive garden, my son and his friends used to play outside nearly every day. All I have here is a 20'x16' concrete patch with no grass and a huge shed as this house is so small. My home was minimalist and immaculately tidy, I took pride in it and always had lots people round. This house is cluttered and therefore untidy, I always try to avoid having anyone come inside as I'm so ashamed of it.
I used to know all of my neighbours by name and we were a community, looking out for each other and each others children. I don't feel comfortable here, I don't know my neighbours, in fact I know hardly anyone in the area and feel very isolated. How I wish I could go home again.
What a very sad tale. I hate that people are forced out of their homes from some suit. it's happening now with the bedroom tax. i think it's just awful. I find it hard to imagine any other westernised country would do this! I hope you do go home one day very soon. xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Dawn. I really feel for you - you sound so sad. I really hope you do get to go home and soon. In the meantime, you have friends here who care about you! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you had to leave your home. I wish your new house could be better suited to you. I hope one day you will find home again, be that the place you once lived or a new that is 'just right'.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so difficult for you, & so unfortunate! It's unbelievable what kinds of things people in political power believe they should have a right to control in others' lives.
ReplyDeleteI never knew this, Dawn. Heartfelt hugs to you x.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you feel displaced! My husband and I are considering retirement and relocating. It scares me terribly that we will end up in a place that doesn't feel like home. :(
ReplyDeleteLinda
A good example that there is more to home than just a geographic location or a structure. It is where the heart is!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first read this I couldn't think of anything to say that didn't sound insincere, so I left it for a couple of days and still feel anything I write may not 'hit the spot'. However, this is a very sad story and I offer you my support and sympathy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this, Dawn. I can't even imagine how terrible you must feel. I hope you do find 'home' again!
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