'Ashamed' to ask family for money to make ends meet
Research by the charity Turn2us suggests a third of people have relied on friends or family to help pay for fuel bills. People told us of their "shame" at asking for money.
5 live listeners told us of their "shame" at asking family and friends for money. Research by the charity Turn2us suggests a third of people have relied on friends or family to help pay for fuel bills.
Single dad Dan, who was made redundant six years ago, said it was βincredibly embarrassing" to move back into his parents' house at the age of 30, in order to save to buy a house.
David borrowed Β£600 from his son as he was βdesperate" and had sold many possessions, including his wedding ring. He told Victoria he felt ashamed to accept the money.
Katherine said she regularly asks her parents and sisters for money "to keep a roof over my childrenβs heads". She said "people assume that because I work I should be able to afford it".
Andrew, his wife and their two children are homeless, living in βa broken down caravan in a fieldβ. He said βevery day is a bit of a battle to say, can we eat?β. Andrew said he and his wife try to protect their children: βWe try to hide from them just how desperate it isβ.
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