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

17 Apr 2025

Q&A

Bessie J

What's your experience of trying to access support from your local authority / council like?

I made an application to the Welfare Fund via Aberdeenshire Council for a fridge and washing machine after being refused financial support for rent deposit +1 month rent + removal costs.

The new private let had no white goods included.

I was refused as told I made the choice to move to a different home ( as if I just wanted a new home out of boredom) and was not actually physically homeless.

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Changing Realities (2023), Bessie J. https://changingrealities.org/e/UJEoE (17 Apr 2025)

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