Meg S
How has half term been for you?Our half term is only starting here in Northern Ireland, and we have just seen the demise of our devolved executive. Not only are we sitting with no clarity in terms of when we will receive the energy financial support but now, we face uncertainty politically. We are led to believe that those on prepayment meter have to buy energy to get the added support, why? Those on direct debits and bills don't have to pay anything to get their support! Yet again, the poorest have to pay for the privilege of support.
It's cold and the weather is wet, the evenings are much darker, and we can't avoid the lights being switched on. My child is off, and I just can't afford to do anything with her, thankfully she is getting away to her dads for a few days. We do still get the food allowance when school is closed which helps a little.
I am so cross with it all and as much as I try not to lose hope and remain engaged in politics I feel dismayed by it all. People are struggling, losing hope and we are just being thrown to the wolves.