Hello Kat,

I am so sorry to hear that you are in this situation and wish I could give you a big hug and take care of you.

I know what you mean about the counselling - will it change anything? - but that is just the first thought. The long term view for this would (for me), be to get as many people on side and behind you as possible, who can all have some input into your housing situation - the more that can write letters and have contacts, the better. I would start with a list of people that can help you, like maybe the counsellor, your own doctor, your mp., etc.

The counsellor may not be able to help directly but I bet he/she would know people that could, or give you a starting point.

Also what about asking for another carer's assessment too if you haven't had one recently.

Keep talking on here too - we are here for you xxxxxxx Big hugs from me.

Hi Kat
Sorry to hear things are getting worse for you but sooner or later the housing will resolve itself. I am struggling to find a house just now where I want to be but then I wonder if I am being directed somewhere else? Doesnt help but perhaps a way of looking at it.I am frightened of going where I know noone but perhaps it will be better..if I can just work out where!!!???LOL
Where in Cumbria do you want to be?
Do you get any respite? If not and you are at your wits end you must make a stand. Even if you feel your father wont accept it he will have no choice if you cant carry on...we are not robots!!
As for the couselling it wont change your situation but it might give you a fresh slant or the strength to make it happen and if nothing else it is somewhere to go and someone to talk to which helps.
Hope you feel stronger soon.
Karen xx

i want to live in carlisle, more chance of getting a job in wat i want to do. i currently live 16 miles away and dont drive so rely on public transport.
my friend got me out for a couple of hours i got to find he'd stolen a can of my pop, it wudn't have bothered me if he asked, its just he nevers asks to have any of my things he just takes and thats wat really annoys me. i cant wait to get out my stuff will be lasting, then he expects me to ring people up for him wid my phone that i pay the bill for. moan over for today lol

a lad i really like lives there and i've gt some friends there aswell from mcvities were i used to work. it does have its down side as most places do and there are certain areas i wouldnt like to live in due to crime and drugs ect. i currently live in abbeytown and in my opinion its a dive full of people that take drugs, i try nt to talk to people here as they're nt my cup of tea lol. ive never liked living here been her 16 years now.
Kat