Hi, I have a 2.5 year old, we were abandoned when I was 7 weeks pregnant. I have been supporting my son financially by myself, and I have all the benefits I can have, but I’m just at a loss on what to do. I have recently had a mental breakdown and I’m having to pay £20 a week for a private counsellor, as that is a whole other story. Not only that but I haven’t been able to work for four weeks, and now this month, I have £21 a week to live on. That includes grocery shopping, my son’s milk as he is lactose intolerant, and travel expenses.
I can’t do this, I don’t know what to do. I am due to return to work on the 3rd of November, but I’m only able to do 2 days a week, which won’t improve my current situation. I just don’t know what to do.
I’m also still trying to pay back a tax credit overpayment, and this month they have taken £85. I know I need to ring them to sort it out, but my anxiety is shot. I don’t even know if they will reduce it.
I’m honestly so depressed, that I can’t afford to feed myself and my child. That and Christmas is coming. I wish I’d never had to claim benefits as it is, but now, I’m just stuck and honestly really scared.