For those of us who rely on the whim of a landlord for safe shelter, there’s no relief in sight until politicians decide to act
‘How many of us will lose our home, crowdfund rent or join the public housing waiting list before politicians feel compelled to do something?’‘How many of us will lose our home, crowdfund rent or join the public housing waiting list before politicians feel compelled to do something?’Last modified on Mon 8 Aug 2022 04.15 BST
Everyone’s wellbeing is affected by their living environment, but as an autistic person with a few psychosocial disabilities thrown in, I’m more sensitive than most. My current home has given me more stability than I’ve ever had – more than two years without an extended period of total breakdown. The thought of leaving my home makes me sick. Moving house is stressful for anyone, but my executive function hindered by disability, the task is guaranteed to destabilise.The real estate agent could hear the deep relief in my voice when she offered a six-month lease. Finally, a modicum of certainty.
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