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Diary entries cover a variety of topics, some of which you may find triggering. These topics include self-harm, suicide and domestic violence.
7 Jan 2025
Q&A

Dotty G

how are you navigating this cold snap?

I'm finding this cold snap quite challenging, especially keeping my very old 3 bedroomed house warm whilst the cold snap continues.

I recently checked to see if my postcode would qualify for some cold weather payments throughout it, but sadly have seen that it doesn't.

Initially I couldn't quite understand why my sons school remained opened during this challenging weather, but then looked at the bright side of things when I realised that at least when my sons at school I won't have to have the heating on in the house during the day.

In fact, I can just go to a local 'Warm Zone' facility, like the library to keep myself warm when he is at school.

I also feel especially concerned about some of the pensioner s who have also missed out on some financial assistance from the Government during this time.

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Changing Realities (2023), Dotty G. https://changingrealities.org/e/Am4V7 (07 Jan 2025)
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