A WOMAN has revealed she lives in homeless accommodation given to her by the government.
However, the UK mother-of-two explained that the house is “disgusting” and thinks the government needs to do better.
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Posting on social media, the blonde beauty gave her followers a tour of her homeless accommodation, where she has lived since December 2022.
She explained that she was not allowed to bring any of her belongings onto the property, as she shared: “I’m not allowed any of my stuff – all my stuff is in storage, I was made to pay the storage fees.”
She acknowledged that the property was not in the best condition, as she added: “As you can see, the whole place is absolutely falling apart, the bed they give me is disgusting, the door isn’t even to the bedroom.”
Not only was the “dangerous” sofa missing a leg, but the house had no curtains and therefore “no privacy.”
The mother also explained that a glass door had been broken for nine months and was equally horrified by the stove, which she described as “absolutely the worst thing I have ever seen in my entire life”.
She revealed she is a single mother of two on benefits, and questioned how she can pay her exorbitant electricity bill, which was £215.85 for just one month.
In a follow-up clip, the woman responded to comments from trolls who told her to “consider yourself lucky.”
Applauding the haters, the mom shared, “I don’t like this place. I don’t feel lucky to have made it. I don’t appreciate it and I’m not grateful.
“It sucks and that’s not a basic standard for my kids to ‘temporarily’ live there – it’s just not a basic standard, is it?”
Yes, I trust the government to shelter me because that’s what they exist for
TikTok user
She described the house as a “trap” and explained that it would be “impossible” for her to rent a property, let alone buy a house.
The mother then revealed that living in homeless accommodation is her “only option”, sharing: “Yes, I trust the government to house me because that’s what they’re there for – so people can say ‘don’t bite the bullet. hand that feeds you’ and ‘don’t be ungrateful for what they gave you’, but the government is there for a reason, it’s there to help people.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @s_ax32It clearly left many speechless as it quickly went viral and has since racked up an impressive 375,200 views.
Free money schemes if you’re struggling
Many of us still struggle with the high cost of living – but there is help you can get.
New or expectant parents can receive up to £442 a year to spend on food through the Healthy Start scheme.
Some new parents can receive £500 through the Sure Start Maternity Grant. The money is designed to help you cover the costs of having a child.
Councils also offer support through social assistance schemes, to help cover the costs of essential goods, from buying new furniture to food vouchers.
The amount you can get varies, but an investigation by The Sun found that struggling Brits can apply for help worth up to £1,000.
The Discretionary Housing Payment is a package of money distributed by councils to those struggling to keep a roof over their heads.
A scheme is available for those unable to cover housing costs, although the exact amount varies as each local authority distributes the money on a case-by-case basis.
Many forms of energy offer subsidies to help cash-strapped customers. The exact amount varies depending on your supplier and circumstances, but can be as much as £2,000.
REACTION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USERS
But social media users described the woman as “lucky” and claimed she should be “happy” with the property.
One person said: “For homeless accommodation this is pretty decent. I say this with experience.
Be glad you have a safe, dry place where you can lock up at night.
TikTok user
“Clean it up and it will be cozier.”
Another added: “You don’t know how lucky you are.”
A third commented: “You are in a better position than some other families.”
While someone else chimed in: “Be glad you have a dry, safe place you can lock up at night.”
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What to do if you become homeless
In England, your council must help if you are legally homeless or become homeless in the next 8 weeks.
You may be legally homeless if:
- you do not have the legal right to live in accommodation anywhere in the world
- you cannot enter your home, for example your landlord has locked you out
- it is unreasonable to stay at home, for example you are at risk of violence or abuse
- you are forced to live away from your family or people you normally live with because there is no suitable accommodation for you
- you are living in very precarious conditions, such as overcrowding
There are different types of support that your council can offer you. For example, they may offer you advice, emergency accommodation, support in finding long-term accommodation or help so you can stay at home.
If you are looking for advice you can contact a housing charity Shelter for advice, Legal Advice for Citizens for legal assistance and speak to your Local council for help.
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